Associate Tech Quality Assurance

MSD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking an Associate Technician in Document Control to manage controlled documents and ensure compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in a relevant field, have basic GMP knowledge, and 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities include document printing and archiving. This temporary position offers an opportunity for those committed to quality improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum ‘O’ level certificate or Diploma in a relevant field.
• Basic knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Print, issue and reconcile controlled documents.
• Monitor periodic review of all printed controlled documents.
• Archive and retrieve GMP documentation.

Skills

Accountability

Applied Engineering

Biopharmaceutics

Communication

Continual Improvement Process

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

GMP Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Life Science

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmacology

Policy Development

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Auditing

Quality Control Documentation

Quality Control Management

Quality Control Tools

Quality Function Deployment

Quality Improvement Programs

Quality Management

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Education

Diploma in Science/Life Science/Pharmaceutical Science/Engineering

Minimum “O” level certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The position of Associate Technician in Document Control Center (DCC) serves as Segregation of Duty (SOD) function for the site by managing the printing and issuance of controlled documents and the archival of completed GMP documentation. This role will ensure and maintain high standards of quality and compliance within our organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Associate Technician is responsible for:

• Print, issue and reconcile controlled documents.
• Monitor periodic review of all printed controlled documents.
• Make master cleaning batch records effective.
• Archive and retrieve GMP documentation.
• Maintain site archived documents in the site document inventory system.
• Participate in problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualification and Skills Requirements

• Minimum “O” level certificate or Diploma in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, or proven relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience in quality or compliance is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel).
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Personal Qualities

• Customer focus with continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative and problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Skills

• Accountability
• Applied Engineering
• Biopharmaceutics
• Communication
• Continual Improvement Process
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• GMP Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Life Science
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmacology
• Policy Development
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Auditing
• Quality Control Documentation
• Quality Control Management
• Quality Control Tools
• Quality Function Deployment
• Quality Improvement Programs
• Quality Management
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Preferred Skills

Preferred skills and qualifications may be considered but are not required.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Requisition ID

R376303

Job Posting End Date

01/30/2026