Biotechnologist

Coalesce Management Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting seeks a Biotechnologist to support manufacturing operations within a leading biopharmaceutical facility. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient upstream processes and manage routine engineering activities.

Responsibilities include preparing media, sterilising equipment, operating bioprocess systems, documenting activities, and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in upstream bioprocessing and fermentation.
• Willing to work weekends, public holidays, overtime, and 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Physically able to handle materials up to 25 kg.
• Familiar with process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute upstream manufacturing activities per schedules and cGMP requirements.
• Prepare, clean, sterilise, and maintain equipment and vessels.
• Prepare media, buffers, and process solutions for upstream operations.
• Operate bioprocess equipment, including fermentation and cell culture systems.
• Perform raw material sampling, dispensing, and environmental monitoring.
• Document manufacturing activities accurately and in compliance.
• Troubleshoot process/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 and cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Upstream bioprocessing

Fermentation

Cell culture

Biologics manufacturing

Documentation

Shift work experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology

Life Sciences

Biochemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Computerised manufacturing systems

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 escalates 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.