Chemical Technician Trainee (Career Conversion Program)

Chemical Technician Trainee (Career Conversion Program)

Location: Singapore

About the Job:

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Main responsibilities:

This is a Career Conversion Program (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train) under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria:

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with minimum 2 years of working experience
• Singaporeans/PRs only

As a member of the production shift team, the job holder will operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensuring that the product is manufactured within set production schedule and to the required standards of quality in a safe, efficient, responsible and cost-effective manner. The job holder will report to the Shift Supervisor and his deputy working alongside other chemical technicians.

Key Duties:

• Operate the different streams of the plant for their specific processes, including handover checks, obtaining and completing process-related documentation, and monitoring process conditions.
• Comply with HSE and quality policies and defined procedures.
• Record all operational and analytical data and inform the Shift Supervisor of any process abnormalities.
• Maintain product separation and accurate labelling of all documents, bags, and vessels.
• Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures.
• Request and collect raw materials and consumables, monitor raw materials stock, and notify the Shift Supervisor of any abnormalities.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor of maintenance requirements and prepare equipment for maintenance work.
• Perform basic maintenance of equipment and carry out on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians.
• Observe cGMP and Health & Safety rules and regulations at work.
• Maintain housekeeping of the plant and provide suggestions for improvements.
• Operate ancillary facilities as required.

Technical Skills:

• Use of process control systems for operation of plant equipment.
• Operation of manufacturing equipment such as reactors, centrifuges, and filters.
• Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of cleanroom facilities.
• Implement cleaning and changeover of equipment.
• Apply GMP in manufacturing processes.
• Manage materials and materials flow according to established SOP and BRS.
• Identify and manage hazards within the biopharmaceutical plant.
• Verify that routine manufacturing processes are consistently within a state of control.
• Perform in-process analysis to verify results are within targets.
• Able to perform manual handling tasks including lifting of materials up to 25kg.

About You:

• NITECH/Diploma in Technical Area.
• Min 2 years experience preferably in manufacturing, oil & gas, or semiconductor industries.
• Open to 12 hours rotating shifts including weekends.
• Strong background in operation of chemical systems.
• Familiar with cGMP working environment and safety practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability, or gender identity.