Associate Scientist III - Biosafety Testing

Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 614,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd is seeking an Associate Scientist III – Biosafety Testing in the Philippines to support GMP operations, primarily focusing on Molecular Biology, NGS, and related biosafety work. The role involves performing biosafety assays, managing reagents, and maintaining equipment and records.

The candidate will train and mentor junior lab personnel, collaborate with scientists and support services, and contribute to continuous improvement of lab processes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Biological Sciences or higher in a relevant scientific subject.
• 3+ years of experience in biologics or biopharmaceutical industry.
• 2+ years in molecular biology, virology, microbiology or mycoplasma with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform biosafety assays in Molecular Biology and NGS labs following SOPs.
• Adhere to SOPs and regulatory standards to ensure compliant work.
• Ensure LMS records are up to date and training is completed on time.
• Complete studies on schedule and maintain accurate GMP-compliant records.
• Validate assays according to relevant protocols.
• Maintain SOPs, lab books, and forms; manage document control.

Skills

Molecular biology

NGS

GMP compliance

Quality mindset

Mentoring

Document control

Data management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

LIMS

TrackWise

ERP systems

Job description

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Your Role:

Reporting into the Lab Manager or Manager-Biosafety Testing, the Associate Scientist III – Biosafety Testing is responsible to perform a wide variety of routine tasks to support GMP operations and primarily focusses on Molecular Biology, NGS and BLAZAR work related to Biosafety Testing. Responsibilities include performing Biosafety assays in both Molecular Biology laboratories which required to characterize product, preparing and qualifying of reagents, monitoring stock levels, and conducting general equipment maintenance to sustain seamless workflow and optimal performance of laboratory equipment.

The Associate ScientistIIImayrequireto providetraining and/ ormentoring junior members oflab personnel. The ability tomaintaineffective working relationships withScientists, Lab Scientists,support services, and laboratory personnel will be critical for success in this role.

What You Do:

• Works within the Molecular Biologyand NGSlaboratories following Standard Operating Procedures and compliance regulations.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Compliance Regulations:Ensure all work is carried out according to established protocols and regulatory standards.
• Learning Management System:Ensure zero overdue LMS records,timelycomplete trainingrequiredto perform the assay or task.
• Timely Completion of Studies and Record Keeping:Complete routine and custom studies on time,maintainingaccuraterecords that meet scientific and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Assay Validations:Perform validations of assays following relevant protocols.
• Document Control:MaintainSOPs, laboratory books, and forms, ensuring outdated versions are removed promptly. Review and improve working documents through document control processes.
• Stock Control and Procurement:Manage stock levels, order consumables, and handle procurement through designated systems.
• Laboratory Maintenance:Conduct housekeeping, equipment checks, and environmental and personnel monitoring to ensure compliance and safety.
• Health and Safety:Maintaina clean, tidy, and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Training and Mentoring:Mayrequireto trainand mentor newer or junior members of the lab personnel.
• Quality Audits and Regulatory Compliance:Participatein internal quality audits and regulatory audits asrequired.
• Audit Readiness:Maintaina constant state of readiness for audits across all laboratory areas.
• Protocol and SOP Development:Author laboratory protocols, SOPs, and workbooks for projects.
• Peer Review and Data Management: Conduct peer reviews of raw data records and ensureaccuratedata management practicesona timelymannner.
• Deviation/Discrepancies:Raise and progress deviation and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) records promptly.
• Continuous Improvement:Proactivelyidentifyand implement improvements to laboratory processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Site or Global Initiatives:participatein site or global initiatives

Who You Are:

• Minimum Degree in Biological Sciences or higher qualification in relevant scientific subject
• 3plusyears of working experience in biologics or biopharmaceuticalindustry
• 3plusyearsofworking experience in a regulated environment (GMP or equivalent)
• 2 plus years of working experience in specific area of expertise (molecular biology, virology, microbiology/mycoplasma) with demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot
• Quality mindset and good understanding of GMP
• Demonstratable experience in implementing projects to set-up/improve lab processes/systems
• Goodoral and written communication skillsin English
• Capability onproblem solvingandplanning skills
• ERP experience is an asset(Oracle / SAP/ LIMS/Trackwise)
• Proficient in Microsoft programs(Word, Excel,PowerPoint,etc)
• Adheres tosafety SOPs and followssafe work practices
• Always ensures a safe and healthy work environment
• Team player, proactive and willing to take ownership