Biotechnologist 1(MM)

Lonza; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is seeking a Biotechnologist (Upstream) at their Tuas site in Singapore. You will be responsible for supporting upstream GMP manufacturing operations, including bioreactor operations and ensuring cGMP adherence. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant Science/Engineering discipline and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Benefits

Agile career and dynamic working culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Fully paid medical insurance

Daily company bus service

Shift allowances

Qualifications

• Degree in a related Science/Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• Awareness of cGMP applications preferred (training will be provided).

Responsibilities

• Support upstream GMP manufacturing operations including subculture stages.
• Apply aseptic techniques and ensure microbial control.
• Operate bioreactors at small and large scale.

Skills

Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Positive, team-oriented attitude

Education

Degree in a related Science/Engineering discipline

Job description

Singapore, Tuas Singapore

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a Biotechnologist (Upstream) at Lonza Mammalian business, you’ll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of mammalian cell culture and treatments. You will support upstream operations including cell culture handling, bioreactor operations, and process control, while ensuring adherence to cGMP standards.

Join our best-in-class high-performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation. Learn new skills and capabilities, grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions, and make a difference from day one.

What You’ll Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Shift allowances.
• Access to Lonza’s full global benefits portfolio: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
  
  

What you’ll do

• Support upstream GMP manufacturing operations including subculture stages (culture flasks, spinners, wave bioreactors, etc.).
• Apply aseptic techniques and ensure microbial control throughout upstream operations.
• Operate bioreactors at small and large scale, including pH/DO, CO₂/O₂ control, cell performance monitoring, and metabolite analysis.
• Handle single-use applications for upstream processes.
• Support cleaning and sterilization cycles, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance with microbial control standards.
• Maintain facility and lab standards in a cleanroom environment, including 6S housekeeping.
• Complete required process documentation including SOPs, logbooks, and batch records.
• Perform duties in a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.
  
  

What we’re looking for

• Degree in a related Science/Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• Awareness of cGMP applications preferred (training will be provided).
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.
  
  

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful differen

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