Biotechnologist - Component Support

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

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Tuas Biomedical Park is seeking a Component Support Operator/Biotechnologist. Candidates should have a diploma or Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering, with 2-5 years of experience in biotech. Responsibilities include performing components cleaning, supporting commissioning activities, and maintaining documentation standards. This role requires good communication and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on teamwork in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in biotech or related field.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices is desirable.
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shift handovers and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Perform components cleaning and preparation of assemblies.
• Support commissioning and validation activities.
• Lead root-cause analysis for deviations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering

Job description

Component Support Operator / Biotechnologist

Department: Manufacturing Support

Work Location: Tuas Biomedical Park

Responsibilities:

• Attend daily shift handover and staff meetings and work closely with teammates, various stakeholders and external vendors.
• Perform components cleaning using parts washer and manual components cleaning by following standard operating procedures for drug substance manufacturing in GMP cleanroom environment.
• Perform preparation of assemblies and autoclave activities by following standard operating procedures for drug substance manufacturing in GMP cleanroom environment.
• Draft/Author and provide inputs in documentations such as user requirement specifications, standard operating procedures and batch records etc.
• Support commissioning and validation activities, coordinate with various departments to keep track on the commissioning and operational progression to ensure project milestones are met.
• Perform and lead root-cause analysis for deviations and investigations using problem solving tools such as fish-bone diagram etc.
• Complete production batch records timely and accurately according to Wuxi XDC good documentation practice.
• Complete all relevant GMP trainings before start of GMP operations.
• Follow company EHS policy and maintain a safe work environment for everyone.
• Complete daily assigned tasks on time with minimum supervision and inform any production issues to supervisor.
• Perform routine 5S housekeeping and ensure the shopfloor is clean and tidy.
• Suggest continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency and quality.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in life sciences and engineering discipline. (Biological/Pharmaceutical Science/Chemical Engineering/Life Science/Chemistry) with 2 to 5 years relevant experience
• Plant Start-Up or commissioning, and operational experience in biologics/vaccines will be an advantage
• Knowledge/Experience of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices applicable to Material Preparation Processes such as Parts Washer Cleaning and Autoclave Operations is desirable
• Well organised and detail-oriented, eager to learn and able to work effectively with various stakeholders in a team environment.
• Good Team player with good working ethics, takes initiative, integrity and have the positive drive.
• Good communication skills and writing skills
• Experience with Problem Solving Skills
• Able to work in the cleanroom environment