AnT1 Trainee - Biotechnologist (MM)

Lonza; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily bus from MRT to Tuas site

Job summary

Lonza Singapore at Tuas offers a fully site-based Biotechnologist role within a 15‑month CCP program. You will manufacture therapeutic proteins under cGMP, with hands-on work in clean rooms and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

The on‑the‑job training includes CIP/SIP, process understanding, and routine sampling, with support for competency development and SOP/BR documentation. A daily bus from the MRT location is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant science discipline (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment monitoring and basic 6S housekeeping.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks (sampling, pH/conductivity/osmolality).
• Conduct routine sanitization to maintain facility standards.
• Trained and signed off on PMs related to CIP/SIP and basic tank/instrument operations.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique in handling product/materials.
• Submit samples via LIMS.
• Identify correct materials and manage setup for different operations.
• Understand setup and equipment use for multiple processes across customers.

Education

Biotechnology or related science degree

Job description

This is a fully site‑based role at Singapore Tuas. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

The Career Conversion Program (CCP) training period lasts for 15 months. Structured on‑job training (OJT) will be provided and conducted at the participating companies to facilitate the application of learning and to ensure that individuals acquire necessary competencies to perform at their job.

What you’ll get:

An agile career and dynamic working culture.

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site

Responsibilities
The Biotechnologist is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Expectations for each position are built upon those described in the preceding level. There will be some physical work required to handle equipment and materials. During the course of routine work, you'll be working in clean rooms most of the time. This position reports to the Manufacturing Large Scale (20k), Small Scale (2k) or Centralized Operations Team (MCO).

What you'll do:

• Perform equipment monitoring & and basic 6S housekeeping
• Perform basic laboratory tasks (e.g. sampling, pH/ conductivity/ osmolality measurements etc.)
• Perform routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility standards
• Trained & signed off on Performance Measures (PMs) relating to CIP/ SIP/ basic tank & instrument operations
• Demonstrate aseptic technique in the handling of product/ materials
• Perform basic process & equipment troubleshooting
• Multi-task on equipment preparations & operations to ensure adherence to schedule
• Attain full competency in the performance of all operations relevant to manufacturing areas assigned.
• Display basic process & equipment troubleshooting ability under routine scenarios.
• Become a technical process expert by exhibiting basic understanding of critical process/operational parameters and target/acceptable ranges, as well as interactions between different process parameters.
• Use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), logbooks & Batch Records (BRs) effectively & competently
• Submit samples via Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Materials & Equipment Preparations

• Able to identify the correct materials by part number and FEFO lots.
• Select appropriate Dispensing Booths/Hoods and Weight balance.
• Identify sampling requirements based on material RMS.
• Assemble Autoclave assembly per SOP.
• Able to perform equipment wash without stains and residues.

Solutions Preparations

• Enhanced knowledge of the different set up and equipment use between customers for different operations, e.g.: CIPs and buffer/media transfer
• Able to identify and lead the installation of the different set up and equipment for different customers for different operations, e.g.: CIPs and buffer/media transfer
• Understand the criticality of setting up the right path and equipment for different customers
• In depth knowledge of the different set up and the equipment use between single use and the conventional stainless steel equipment
• Able to formulate plans for executing CIPs to meet different customers requirement, e.g., the CIPs of the HTST.

What we’re looking for:

Degree in relevant science discipline (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering etc.)

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.