Assoc. Tech, Operations (WDA) 2 year contract

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking an Associate Technician for a contract role in operations. You will operate pharmaceutical production equipment, dispense active biological products, and ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols. The ideal candidate has a diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position requires a willingness to work in rotating shifts and a good command of English.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in 24x7 rotating shift pattern.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience preferably in manufacturing industry.
• Good command of English to read and write procedures.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate pharmaceutical production equipment.
• Dispense, formulate, and fill active biological product batches.
• Perform routine QC sampling and in-process testing.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Maintenance Processes

Management Process

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or Technical School graduate

Job description

Job Description

Assoc. Tech, Operations (WDA) 2 year contract

• 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 two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Routine Operation

• Setup and operate pharmaceutical production equipment including high-speed filling lines for sterile injectables, robotic technology, compounding panels and automatic CIP/SIP.
• Dispense, formulate and fill active biological product batches as required to meet the production schedule.
• Perform routine QC sampling and in-process testing of the product at various stages throughout manufacturing i.e bioburden sampling, water sampling
• Microbial sampling and swabbing of room and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of the Grade C & D cleanrooms and production equipment.
• Perform filter integrity testing using an automatic filter integrity test unit.
• Preparation of equipment including loading and starting of sterilisation cycles in autoclaves.
• Complete batch documentation as required including raising of exceptions in a DI compliant manner.
• Perform in-process sampling on semi-finished drug products
• Perform visual inspection, labeling and packaging on semi-finished drug products
• Perform all tasks in accordance with the standard operating procedures and maintain strict compliance to GMP at all times.

Event, Atypical Investigations

• Report QN/deviations if any.
• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and compliance matters, where applicable.
• Responsible to elevate Operations issues to Lead Tech or Shift Manager when required

Continuous Improvement

• Responsible to participant in Kaizen events in pharm operations in accordance with Kaizen plans when assigned.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance or any relevant studies
• Must be willing to work in 24x7 rotating shift pattern
• Min 2 years of working experience preferably in manufacturing industry preferred
• Good understanding of safety procedures/practices.
• Good command of English to be able to read and understand procedures, write simple comments, and communicate with team.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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 Skills

Equipment Maintenance, Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Troubleshooting, University Education

Preferred Skills

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

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Job Posting End Date:11/14/2025

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Requisition ID:R348301