Biotechnologist, Manufacturing Operations (Biopharma|Shift-Based|Contract)

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Biotechnologist for a 12-month contract at Tuas. You will work in a cGMP biologics production facility, collaborating with engineers on setup, calibration, and quality testing of production parts and materials.

The role involves completing batch documentation, adhering to safety standards, and supporting operations to meet the production schedule. Rotation shifts and SAP/LIMS/MES familiarity are expected.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant work experience in Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals.
• Degree in Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with SAP, LIMS and MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cGMP manufacturing operations and set up equipment.
• Assist with upstream/downstream processes and testing.
• Complete batch documentation accurately and on time.
• Support operations and troubleshooting to meet production plans.
• Maintain safety, quality and training records.
• Report anomalies to supervision promptly.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Quality testing

Education

Degree in Sciences or Engineering

Tools

SAP

LIMS

MES

Job description

• 12 months contract
• Salary Up to $5,500 depending on experience
• Location: Tuas

About the Job

The Biotechnologist performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, and final materials.

Completes batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner.

Supports operations & troubleshooting efforts during course of shift work to ensure adherence to schedule and production plan

Operations and Technical

• Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements
• Executes manufacturing operations to perform operations including but not limited to equipment cleaning and set up as well as stream specific operations like:

1. Upstream: Vial Thaw, Inoculation, Cell Culture and Recovery
2. Downstream: Chromatography, Filtration, Ultrafiltration, Final Filling
3. Central Service: Buffer/ Media Preparation, Autoclave, Glasswash and cleaning processes, Sampling of raw materials.

• Carry out daily tasks as assigned by Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor
• Accurately completing documentation on time, accurately and legibly.
• Maintains inventory levels to minimize distress
• Ensures training is complete and current.
• Responsible for overall plant upkeep during the shift.
• Reports any anomalous processing events to Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor timely.

Safety

• Adhere to and support all EHS&E standards, procedures, and policies.

Quality

• Accurately completes documentation on time, accurately and legibly
• Reviews documentation for the completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures that all batch related document errors are resolved in a timely manner
• Support in preparation for regulatory audits and inspections

Schedule

• Adheres to production schedule
• Escalates to Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor in events of unplanned downtimes.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of relevant work experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry.
• Degree in Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements related to Manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP, LIMS, MES systems.
• Possess problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Rotational shift work is required.