Career Conversion Programme - Biotechnologist

Site Name: Singapore - Tuas

Posted Date: Dec 18 2024

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place with Commitment to Hire) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand.

The training programme consists of 15 months of local attachment with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals

A certificate will be given to successful trainees upon completion of the programme.

This role has 7 Headcounts

Purpose:

• To participate in preparations, operations and completion of assigned process stages to ensure the production of bulk drug substances within established timing and quality standards.
• To ensure good housekeeping of the facilities so as to keep them in good operational order in line with cGMP, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Operations:

• Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements.
• Ensure good housekeeping of associated production facilities.
• Identify areas for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in commissioning and qualification activities as required.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the N+1.

Senior Biotechnologist:

• Assigned as in-charge by process/operations area to provide guidance/leadership to ensure processes are completed reliably.

Planning:

• Follow the day-to-day planning.

Senior Biotechnologist:

• Assist Lead Biotechnologist or Shift Supervisor in detailed team operations planning.

Training & Development:

• Ensure that he/she is trained/qualified in the current effective SOP and OJT in accordance with the assigned training curricula prior to commencing operation.
• Proactively engage N+1 to discuss personal development and follow up on agreed development plan.

Senior Biotechnologist:

• To provide guidance and support to new joiners ensuring a smooth transition.
• To develop oneself as a process SME.
• Guide junior employees to ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity.
• Conduct classroom and on-the-job (OJT) training as assigned.

Quality:

• Comply with all relevant SOP/Batch record requirements.
• Perform timely review of documentation and make necessary corrections.
• Have good quality mindset and integrity to ensure products are manufactured with the highest quality.
• Participate in deviation investigation process and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Participate in cGMP self-inspections.

Reporting/Documentation:

• Operate key computer applications related to production function.
• Ensure that batch records, checklists, and logbooks are correctly recorded.
• Maintain clear communication with N+1 and fellow colleagues.
• Participation in development and generation of production checklists, SOPs, validation protocols.
• Perform VS review of completed documentation to ensure adherence to GDP.

Senior Biotechnologist:

• To lead design/drafting of working instruction to ensure usability.

Technology Transfer:

• Participate in new technology and/or new process transfer.

Security/Safety/Environment:

• Awareness and adherence to site safety procedures.
• Ensure safe operations on the field.
• Identify and report all potential safety issues.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of assigned production areas.
• Participate in Safety Inspections.
• Participate in Workplace Risk Assessment.

Interface with other Department/Team:

• Coordination with department colleagues.
• Timely supplies of materials and buffers.
• Calibration/maintenance activities are supported.
• Open communication on sampling requirements to QC department.
• Establish good working relationships with QA, QC, maintenance, calibration.

Decision Making:

• Recommendations of improvement to process operating method, material management, equipment upgrades.

Skills:
Professional:

• NITEC/HIGHER NITEC/DIPLOMA in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Life Science or other relevant field.

Technical:

• Basic knowledge of cGMP.
• Aseptic operations.
• Basic microbiology knowledge.

Business:

• Good communication skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Quality mindset.
• Disciplined.

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team.

Where will I be based?
You will be based at one of our manufacturing sites in Singapore near Tuas.
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