Senior Associate Scientist, Biosafety Testing (GMP)

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

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.