Biotechnologist III: Biologics Production & Process Support

AbbVie; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a candidate for its biologics manufacturing operations in Singapore. You will work with engineers on set-up, calibration, rework and quality testing related to production of parts, components and materials.

You will also perform Central Services activities such as buffer and media prep, autoclave operations, glasswash, cleaning, and raw material sampling to support manufacturing operations. Knowledge of LIMS, SAP and automated control systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• At least 1-5 years relevant experience with good writing skills.
• Working knowledge of media/buffer preparation, cell culture or purification of biological drugs is required.
• Computer proficiency. A working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practices is required. Familiarity with tech transfer processes.
• Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional manner. Effectively work in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Transfers methods into Production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns.
• Schedules work tasks, with general assistance, to support project and campaign timelines. Drafts moderate scope and complexity documents. Circulates documents to reviewers with general assistance, responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines and provides status reports to management.
• Works with management and senior staff to determine appropriate course of action within defined procedures. Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Analyzes data to develop solutions to moderate-level problems.
• Applies knowledge, experience, and technical skills to understand ABC production objectives, to provide support to production initiatives, to execute procedures efficiently and compliantly, and use standard practices to ensure inter-group consistency.
• Works on problems of moderate complexity, where analysis of situations requires evaluation of several factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Discusses action with senior staff.
• Coordinates activities of sub-group and actively works with other sub-groups. Frequently interacts with subordinates and supervisor.

Skills

Good writing skills

Flexible / multitask

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Automated control systems

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a candidate for its biologics manufacturing operations in Singapore. You will work with engineers on set-up, calibration, rework and quality testing related to production of parts, components and materials.

You will also perform Central Services activities such as buffer and media prep, autoclave operations, glasswash, cleaning, and raw material sampling to support manufacturing operations. Knowledge of LIMS, SAP and automated control systems is essential.