AnT1 Trainee - Biotechnologist, MFG (CGT)

Lonza Group Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to join our Cell Therapy production team. After thorough training, you will contribute to routine manufacturing activities and support process improvements in a clean room environment.

You will participate in rotating 12-hour shifts, learn CGMP compliance, aseptic processing, and batch documentation. We value teamwork, good communication, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in a related Science/ Engineering discipline.
• No prior biopharma manufacturing experience required; training provided.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.
• Knowledge of cell culture and aseptic processing in a classified environment.
• Strong team-oriented work ethic.
• Positive team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to perform rotating 12-hour shift pattern.
• Able to perform physical activities in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Complies with site/department EHS standards.
• Attains a thorough understanding of CGMP and clean room practices.
• Maintains in-operation production facilities and equipment (e.g., cleaning & sanitization, equipment monitoring, sampling, pH and conductivity checks).
• Solution and medium preparation followed by aseptic filtration into sterile containers.
• Revival and culturing of cell lines in static flasks and cell factories.
• Harvest and concentration of cell cultures using tangential flow filtration or centrifugation.
• Final formulation and filling of vials; visual inspection and cryopreservation.
• Participation in aseptic process simulations.
• Accurate and thorough completion of batch record documentation.
• Environmental monitoring (viable/non-viable particulates, surfaces and operators).
• Formulation of media and aseptic filling of media bags and bottles

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Cell culture

Aseptic processing

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree/ Diploma in a related Science/ Engineering discipline

Job description

What you'll do:

This position could be an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in Cell Therapy production wanting to develop their production career in a different technical/scientific area. Thorough training and continual assessment will be provided.

After training successful applicants would be expected to join day, weekend and public holiday rotation shift. (12 hours)

• Complies with site/department EHS standards (policies, rules and regulations).
• Attains a thorough understanding of the principles of CGMP compliance and clean room practices.
• Contributes to appropriate maintenance of 'in-operation' production facilities and equipment. g. cleaning & sanitization, equipment monitoring, sampling, pH and conductivity checks.
• Solution and medium preparation followed by aseptic filtration into sterile containers.
• Revival and culturing of anchorage dependent cell lines in static flasks and cell factories.
• Harvest and concentration of cell factory generated cell cultures using tangential flow filtration or/and centrifugation.
• Final formulation and filling of vials. Visual inspection and cryopreservation.
• Participation in aseptic process simulations.
• Accurate and thorough completion of batch record documentation.
• Environmental monitoring (viable particulates, nori-viable particulates, surface and operator).
• Formulation of media and aseptic filling of media bags and bottles

Education & Experience

• Degree/ Diploma in a related Science/ Engineering discipline
• Individual without prior working experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry is encouraged to apply as training will be provided
• Knowledge of cGMP applications
• Knowledge of cell culture and the principles of aseptic processing within a classified environment.
• Strong team oriented work ethic
• Positive team oriented attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to perform rotating 12-hour shift pattern
• Able to perform physical activities in a clean room environment. Individual will be on the feet most of the time, and will be required to perform manual work (> 60% of activities) in a buddy system that includes standing, carrying items that weigh up to 12 kg, or moving equipment.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us. Be you.