Assoc. Spclst, Quality Control (WDA)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Quality Associate to manage lab equipment maintenance and calibration. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years' experience. Understanding GMP is preferred, and proficiency in English is essential. This role offers exposure to a high-quality manufacturing environment in Singapore, providing solid career growth and opportunities in biopharmaceuticals.

Benefits

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing

State-of-the-art facility

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant working experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of GMP is preferred.
• Proficient in English (verbal and writing).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling and performing calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Liaise with external service providers for equipment maintenance.
• Support lab investigation on equipment failure.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical Instrumentation

Calibration Procedures

GMP Compliance

Laboratory Equipment Calibration

Quality Control Management

Education

Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Science/Life Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Quality Associate, Lab Maintenance (WDA) – 2 years contract

Be part of the team that ensures sustainable products meet standard quality and committed to deliver to customers worldwide. Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2023).

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Quality group ensures every material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our high standards of quality and regulatory requirements. Partnering across internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers, we create a global manufacturing network committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across.

What you will do

• Responsible for planning, scheduling and performing calibration, maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment.
• Lab chemical and inventory management.
• Ensure laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance and qualification within timely manner and in compliance to standard operating procedures with necessary laboratory safety precautions.
• Liaise and coordinate with external service providers in carrying out calibration, maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment and tools.
• Support laboratory investigation on laboratory equipment failure, Out of Tolerance and Out of Specification.
• Be the subject matter expert of laboratory maintenance and participate as auditee in site internal audit/external audit.
• Coordinate with laboratory team to ensure equipment availability for calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting work.
• Manage archival/retrieval of records for laboratory calibration, maintenance and qualification related documents.
• Understand customer needs and identify solutions to non-standard requests by interpreting existing procedures, processes and practices.
• Ensure work and behavior in accordance with EHS procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain positive working relationships among employees and foster an environment where employee engagement, empowerment, teamwork and accountability are the cultural norm.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the production system culture in Singapore.
• Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable.
• Use formal data-based analytical tools (such as Lean Six Sigma processes) to identify and implement operating improvement opportunities to eliminate waste, improve accuracy, compliance and productivity.
• Any other duties, cross-functional tasks such as Lab Chemical and inventory management as assigned by management.

What you should have

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Science/Life Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering with minimum two years of relevant working experience
• A continued improvement mindset.
• Good knowledge and understanding of GMP is preferred
• Familiar with simple statistics to apply statistical analysis and process control techniques.
• Experience in MS Office applications.
• Proficient in English (verbal and writing).

Other Personal Attributes

• Good organization and time management skills.
• Strong ability to handle stress, work with internal stakeholders and external factors such as vendor management.
• Able to work independently.
• Meticulous, good GMP/GDP knowledge with high integrity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Positive attitude and self-motivated.

Special programme and eligibility

• This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:
• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
• PMETs/Mid-Careerists with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcome to apply
• Open to two years contract

What you can expect

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solutions to its customers worldwide

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required and Preferred Skills

• Required Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioburden Testing, Calibration Management Software, Calibration Procedures, Chemical Analysis, Data Analysis, Documentations, Employee Engagement, GMP Compliance, Lab Equipment Maintenance, Laboratory Equipment Calibration, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology Research, Quality Control Management, Systems Troubleshooting
• Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE; Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Job Posting End Date: 11/10/2025

Note: A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day before the listed job posting end date. Please apply no later than the day before the end date.

Requisition ID: R369285