Biotechnologist Trainee (Career Conversion Program)

Sanofi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Modulus Singapore invites applications for a Biotechnologist Trainee within the manufacturing operations team. The role supports Upstream, Downstream, and CMS processes on a 12-hour rotating shift, contributing to routine production and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards throughout the site.

The program focuses on hands-on training, documentation, and continuous improvement while preparing you for future growth in biopharmaceutical manufacturing within a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to biopharmaceutical environments is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Routine Manufacturing Operations: day-to-day production activities in Upstream, Downstream, or CMS, ensuring compliance with process, quality, and safety requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: follow SOPs, risk assessments, and training records for equipment and systems.
• Digital & Automation Systems: operate and troubleshoot digital/automation tools in daily processes.
• cGMP Manufacturing Execution: support batch production, in-process checks, and quality documentation per cGMP.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to optimize processes in assigned area.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Education

NITEC/Diploma in Engineering or Science

Job description

Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) support mid-career new hires, existing employees or fresh graduates seeking to transition into growth job roles with good longer-term prospects through structured on-the-job training. The program is for 15 months with WSG and Sanofi.

About The Job

Having successfully completed commissioning and qualification, the Singapore facility is now in routine manufacturing operations. This role will have the title of Biotechnologist Trainee and will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor. The successful candidate will be part of the manufacturing operations shift team, contributing to steady-state production across Upstream, Downstream, and Central Manufacturing Services (CMS) processes in this state-of-the-art facility.

The candidate will have a routine operational role consisting of the following:

• Execute routine cGMP manufacturing activities within the Upstream, Downstream, or CMS (Media & Buffer, Logistics) teams, in accordance with Process, Quality and Safety standards.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, digital and automation systems in day-to-day production runs.
• Perform general housekeeping of the manufacturing areas.
• Maintain ongoing regulatory and audit readiness through consistent adherence to procedures and documentation standards.
• Act as a key user of digital and automation applications and software supporting manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, PCS, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement and optimization initiatives to enhance routine operational efficiency.
• Support batch documentation, deviation reporting, and change control activities as part of routine operations.

Sanofi Modulus Singapore is hiring for Biotechnologist Trainee for the following teams:

• Upstream Manufacturing Process
• Downstream Manufacturing Process
• Central Manufacturing Services (Media & Buffer, Logistics)

Main Responsibilities

• Routine Manufacturing Operations: Perform day-to-day production activities within Upstream, Downstream, or CMS, ensuring compliance with process, quality, and safety requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain and follow standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and training records for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Digital & Automation Systems: Operate and troubleshoot digital/automation tools integrated into daily manufacturing processes.
• cGMP Manufacturing Execution: Support routine batch production, in-process checks, and quality documentation in line with cGMP standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and contribute to process optimization opportunities within the assigned Upstream, Downstream, or CMS area.

About You

• NITEC/Diploma in an Engineering or Science discipline
• Starting job grade of the role will be commensurate with the applicant’s highest education qualification and any other relevant experience.
• Candidates with prior internships or industrial attachments in biopharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations would be advantageous.
• Self-starter and independent worker who can operate and perform in cross functional teams.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve and navigate through complexity and ambiguity.
• Able to work in fast paced and dynamic conditions with tight timelines.
• Good presentation and verbal communication skills who can adapt and tailor communication to various stakeholders.
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Team Player Biotechnologist will be working in a twelve-hour rotating shift pattern consisting of day and night shifts.

Job Location:

Sanofi Aventis Singapore - 5 Tuas South Street 2, Singapore 639328