Associate Specialist, Quality Control – 2 years contract

MSD INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking an Associate Specialist for Quality Control on a 2-year contract. The role involves performing analytical testing, maintaining high quality standards, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 to 3 years of laboratory experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a customer-focused mindset.

Benefits

Limitless opportunities across areas in Manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of professional work experience in a quality laboratory.
• Proven relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical/microbiological testing of materials and samples.
• Develop and revise Analytical Standards and SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and inventory.
• Review laboratory tests data for compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct troubleshooting of test methods and equipment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Life Science

Job description

Associate Specialist, Quality Control – 2 years contract

THE OPPORTUNITY

• 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.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The position of Associate Specialist in Quality Laboratory will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Perform analytical/microbiological testing of incoming materials, in-process samples, cleaning samples, environmental monitoring samples, utility systems, intermediates and finished drug substances/products according to approved procedures.
• Develop and revise Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.
• Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory and ensure inspection readiness.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Review laboratory tests data and results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Review vendor CoA/CoC of incoming material, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Perform release of tests / incoming material in SAP system.
• Conduct troubleshooting of test methods and equipment as required, identifying and resolving any issues that may impact the accuracy or reliability of test results.
• Perform laboratory assessments of compendial updates and implement changes to analytical standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience.
• 1 to 3 years of applied professional work experience in the quality laboratory.

Personal Qualities

• Leadership skills and ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Customer focus with strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

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-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed 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 solution to its customers world-wide

WHAT WE LOOK FOR…

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.