Biotechnology Specialist – Large Scale Mammalian Manufacturing

Lonza; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Singapore is seeking a Biotechnology Specialist to perform GMP manufacturing operations and equipment handling. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and strong communication skills. Experience in a cleanroom environment and knowledge of cGMP applications are preferred. This role requires a willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, offering competitive benefits including fully paid medical insurance.

Benefits

An agile career and dynamic working culture

Fully paid medical insurance

Shift allowances

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.
• Willingness to perform a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.
• Apply aseptic techniques for material handling and cell subculture.
• Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO₂/O₂, and cell performance.
• Execute chromatography, filtration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.

Skills

Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing

Strong communication skills

Positive team-oriented demeanor

Education

Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field

Tools

Process control systems (UNICORN, DeltaV)

Job description

Biotechnology Specialist – Large Scale Mammalian Manufacturing

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. As a Biotechnologist at Lonza Mammalian business, you’ll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of mammalian cell culture and treatments.

Join our best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation. Learn new skills and capabilities. Grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions.

What you’ll get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Shift allowances. The full list of our global benefits can also be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.
• Apply aseptic techniques for material handling and cell subculture.
• Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO₂/O₂, and cell performance.
• Execute chromatography, filtration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.
• Utilize process control systems (UNICORN, DeltaV) and documentation (SOPs, logbooks, BRs).
• Handle single-use technologies and sample submissions via LIMS.
• Prepare customer‑specific solutions and set up equipment for operations (CIPs, buffer/media transfer).
• Plan and execute CIPs, ensuring correct pathways and configurations.
• Work rotating 12‑hour shift pattern.

What we’re looking for

• Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field.
• Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.
• Positive team‑oriented demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to perform a rotating 12‑hour shift pattern.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment.