Biotechnologist (1 year contract)

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GSK

Southwest

SGD 40,000 - 80,000

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Job description

Site Name: Singapore - Tuas

Posted Date: Apr 2 2025

As a Biotechnologist in our Value Stream, you will participate in the preparation, operation and completion of assigned process stages to ensure the production of bulk drug substances is within established timing and quality standards. You will also ensure good housekeeping of the facilities to keep them in good operational order in line with cGMP, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements
Ensure good housekeeping of associated production facilities so that they are kept in good operational order
Identify areas for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency
Participate in commissioning and qualification activities as required
Carry out other related duties as assigned by the N+1
Assigned as in-charge by process/operations area to provide guidance/leadership to ensure processes are completed reliably

Planning

Follow the day-to-day planning
Assist Lead Biotechnologist or Shift Supervisor or Operations Superintendent in detailed team operations planning

Training & Development

Ensure that he/she is trained/qualified in the current effective SOP and OJT in accordance with the assigned training curricula prior to commencing operation.
Proactively engage N+1 to discuss personal development and follow up on agreed development plan.
Provide guidance and support to new joiners ensuring their smooth transition to the new environment
Develop oneself as a process SME
Guide junior employees to ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity.
Conduct classroom and on-the-job (OJT) training as assigned.

Quality

Comply with all relevant SOP/Batch record requirements.
Perform timely review of documentation and make necessary corrections.
Have good quality mindset and integrity to ensure products are manufactured with the highest quality
Participate in deviation investigation process (Process, Environmental, Maintenance/Equipment, QC) and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Participate in cGMP self-inspections to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements

Reporting/Documentation

Operate key computer applications related to production function
Ensure that batch record, checklist and logbooks are correctly recorded, cGMP complied and maintained
Maintain clear communication with N+1 and fellow colleagues, providing clear feedback of any items pertaining to safety, quality and efficiency
Participation in development and generation of production checklist, SOPs, validation protocols and the regular review and updates of these documents
Perform VS review of completed documentation to ensure adherence to GDP
Lead design/drafting of working instruction to ensure that it is user friendly to improve GDP

Technology Transfer

Participate in new technology and/or new process transfer

Security/Safety/Environment

Awareness and adherence to site safety procedure.
Ensure safe operations on the field
Identify and report all potential safety issues (personal protection requirement, equipment protection, way of working etc).
Ensure proper housekeeping of assigned production areas to minimize safety hazards
Participate in Safety Inspections
Participate in Workplace Risk Assessment

Interface with other Department/Team

Coordination with department colleagues to ensure

Timely supplies of materials and buffers
Calibration/maintenance activities are supported.
Open communication on sampling requirements to QC department
Establish good working relationship with QA, QC, maintenance, calibration to ensure smooth operations.

Basic Qualifications

NITEC/Diploma in chemical technology, chemical engineering or biotechnology engineering
Min 2 years of experience in Biologics, Chemical or Pharmaceutical industry
Experience in working with GMP
Familiar with purification/fermentation/conjugation/isolator operations/material and buffer operations

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

A good team player and able to work independently
Good communication and documentation skills
Has disciplined and quality mindset
Comfortable to work in a cleanroom environment.

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