Analytical Development Chemist (12 months contract)

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Laboratory Specialist in Singapore to draft, review and update GMP-related documents, ensuring data accuracy for issue resolution. The role supports new testing technologies and safe lab operations, including investigations and CAPA actions to protect product quality.

Candidates should have a chemistry degree and 3+ years in analytics within regulated environments. The position emphasizes data integrity, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Open to fresh graduates with a minimum degree in chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an analytical environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of GMP.
• Understanding product specification and method analysis.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
• Laboratory support procedures.
• Regulatory requirements for method validation.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, compile, review and update laboratory documents related to GMP and laboratory framework.
• Ensure data supporting issue resolution is accurate for correct action.
• Contribute to plans for implementing new/improved testing technologies or methods.
• Ensure a safe lab environment through risk assessments and 6S inspections.
• Lead or participate in investigations and assess impact for CAPA actions.
• Support change initiation and progression impacting product quality or validation; coordinate testing and comment on changes.
• Review and ensure closure of changes upon completion.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

Degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, compile, review and update appropriate laboratory documents such as analytical methods and specifications, method validation/equivalency protocols/reports, local procedures and guidelines relating to GMP and operational framework of the laboratory
• Ensure that all data supporting the resolution of process and method issues have sufficient accuracy to allow for the correct actions to be taken to address the issue.
• Contribute to the formulation and development of the plans for the implementation of new or improved testing technologies and/or methods for products and or cleaning processes.
• Ensure a safe working environment for the laboratory through participating or issuing safety risk assessment for product specific methods, or techniques or material and performing 6S inspection.
• Lead or participate in investigation arising from laboratory investigation, incidents and accurately assess the impact of the failure so as to make appropriate recommendations remedial or CAPA actions for follow-up.
• Own and support Involve in the approving initiation and progression of change that may have an impact on product quality, validation, and/or cGMP compliance. This may require assessment of testing requirement, co‑ordinate testing of samples and comment on change documentation and ensure closure of change and change actions.
• Upon completion, review and ensure closure of changes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Open to fresh graduates with a minimum degree in chemistry or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in an analytical environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of GMP
• Understanding product specification and method analysis
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
• Laboratory support procedures
• Regulatory requirements for method validation
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills

Skills

• Data Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Control (QC)
• Risk Awareness
• Testing Operations

Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail].

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