Biotechnologist

COALESCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

COALESCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PTE. LIMITED is seeking a Biotechnologist to support manufacturing operations within a leading biopharmaceutical facility.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient upstream processes and effective management of routine engineering activities. The role involves executing upstream manufacturing activities, preparing media and buffers, operating fermentation and cell culture systems, maintaining equipment, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in upstream bioprocessing, fermentation, cell culture, or biologics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with computerised manufacturing and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute upstream manufacturing activities in line with production schedules, cGMP, quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Prepare, clean, sterilise, and maintain manufacturing equipment and vessels.
• Prepare media, buffers, and process solutions required for upstream operations.
• Operate and monitor bioprocess equipment, including fermentation and cell culture systems.
• Perform raw material sampling, dispensing, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately and in compliance with procedures.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and escalate as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
• Utilise computerised systems for process control, monitoring, and data entry.
• Participate in shift handovers, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and adhere to safety and site requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and support investigations as required.
• Make operational decisions within established procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Biotechnology knowledge

Cell culture

Fermentation

Upstream processing

Education

Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology / Life Sciences

Tools

Process control systems

Job description

About the Role We are seeking a Biotechnologist to support manufacturing operations within a leading biopharmaceutical facility. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes for assigned systems, and effective management of routine engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute upstream manufacturing activities in accordance with production schedules, cGMP requirements, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Prepare, clean, sterilise, and maintain manufacturing equipment and vessels.
• Prepare media, buffers, and process solutions required for upstream operations.
• Operate and monitor bioprocess equipment, including fermentation and cell culture systems.
• Perform raw material sampling, dispensing, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately and in compliance with approved procedures.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and escalate where required.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
• Utilise computerised systems for process control, monitoring, and data entry.
• Participate actively in shift handovers, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within manufacturing areas.
• Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and site security requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and support investigations when required.
• Make operational decisions within established procedures and guidelines.

Preferred Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in upstream bioprocessing, fermentation, cell culture, or biologics manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working weekends, public holidays, overtime, and 12-hour rotating shifts.
• 12-hour rotating shift
• Physically able to handle materials and equipment, including loads up to 25kg.
• Familiarity with computerised manufacturing and process control systems.
• Experience in microbiology, fermentation, cell culture, or protein purification is advantageous.