Biotechnologist (Media & Buffer Preparation)

Anter Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anter Consulting Pte. Ltd. is hiring a Biotechnologist to join the Central Manufacturing Support team in Singapore.

The role focuses on preparing materials, buffers and media essential for GMP manufacturing, with 1-year renewable contract and standard office hours, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include operating washers/autoclaves, dispensing materials, executing media/buffer prep, aseptic technique, and maintaining GDP-compliant records.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in GMP pharma/biopharma/vaccine manufacturing.
• Hands-on dispensing, media/buffer prep, washers, autoclaves, CIP/SIP.
• Experience with single-use mixers and aseptic technique.
• DeltaV and MES/electronic batch records advantageous.
• Diploma or degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate washers and autoclaves to prep components/equipment.
• Dispense raw materials, weigh, verify, document GMP records.
• Prepare media and buffers, charge materials, mix and transfer to holding vessels.
• Carry out small-scale prep and operate single-use mixers aseptically.
• Perform CIP and SIP on prep/holding vessels and transfer lines.
• Monitor process control system and respond to alarms; escalate issues.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Biotech lab work

Aseptic technique

Documentation discipline

Education

Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences

Tools

DeltaV

MES / electronic batch records

Job description

We are hiring a Biotechnologist to join the Central Manufacturing Support team of a global vaccine manufacturer in Singapore. The team prepares the materials, buffers and media that GMP manufacturing depends on. This is a 1-year renewable contract with standard office hours (Mon–Fri, no shifts).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate parts washers and autoclaves to prepare components and equipment for manufacturing
• Perform raw material dispensing, including weighing, verification and GMP documentation
• Execute media and buffer preparation: charging raw materials, mixing in prep vessels and transferring to holding vessels
• Carry out small-scale preparations and operate single-use mixers using aseptic technique
• Perform CIP and SIP of prep and holding vessels and transfer lines
• Operate and monitor equipment through the process control system, responding to alarms and escalating issues
• Complete batch records, logbooks and electronic records in line with GDP and data integrity requirements
• Perform in-process sampling (pH, conductivity) and submit samples for testing
• Troubleshoot basic process and equipment issues, raise deviations and support investigations
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure materials, buffers and media are ready to schedule

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in dispensing, media/buffer preparation, washers, autoclaves and CIP/SIP
• Experience with single-use mixers and aseptic technique
• DeltaV and MES / electronic batch record experience is an advantage
• Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline