Biotechnologist

LONZA BIOSCIENCE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a PCP Trainee – Biotechnologist for a 15-month program. The role involves manufacturing therapeutic cell products under CGMP conditions, participating in aseptic processes, and maintaining compliance with clean room practices. Ideal for science graduates with no prior biopharmaceutical experience. Training is offered, focusing on teamwork and communication skills. Successful candidates will join a rotating 12-hour shift pattern in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving lives.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Able to perform physical activities in a cleanroom environment.
• Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of therapeutic cell products under CGMP conditions.
• Execute CGMP Cell Therapy production within a cleanroom environment.
• Accurate completion of batch record documentation.

Skills

Team-oriented attitude

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree/ Diploma/ NITEC in a related Science/ Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description: «Professional Conversion Program» Trainee

Job Title : PCP Trainee – Biotechnologist (15 month)

Department : Manufacturing

Lonza is the pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry operating across 5 continents, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology and lean manufacturing. We turn our customers’ break-through innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. At the heart of every scientific breakthrough are talented individuals collaborating to develop solutions that empower businesses to improve lives. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. 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.

As a Biotechnologist at Lonza Cell & Gene Therapy business, you’ll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of cell & gene 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, and make a difference from day one. Learn new skills and capabilities, and grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Find out more about what a life at Lonza in Singapore could look like for you by watching this short video.

Responsibilities

The Biotechnologist role is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic cell products under CGMP conditions. Working closely with a team of up to 40 technical, SME and supervisor/manager colleagues, Cell Therapy Biotechnologists are expected to execute CGMP Cell Therapy production through filling of final dose product within a stringent CGMP clean room environment. As a member of the Cell Therapy Manufacturing team the aim of this position is to develop expert technical knowledge and flawless execution of the Cell Therapy production process.

Production activities occur in the classified production suite which requires change into cleanroom clothing and compliance with clean room standards. This includes removal of jewelry/make-up, donning of over suits/coveralls, safety shoes, shoe covers/booties, hair cover, gloves and safety glasses/shield.

After training successful applicants would be expected to join day, weekend and public holiday rotation shift. (12 hours)

Primary Responsibilities

• Complies with site/department EHS standards (policies, rules and regulations).
• Attains a thorough understanding of the principles of CGMP compliance and clean room practices.
• Contributes to appropriate maintenance of 'in-operation' production facilities and equipment. g. cleaning & sanitization, equipment monitoring, sampling, pH and conductivity checks.
• Solution and medium preparation followed by aseptic filtration into sterile containers.
• Revival and culturing of anchorage dependent cell lines in static flasks and cell factories.
• Harvest and concentration of cell factory generated cell cultures using tangential flow filtration or/and centrifugation.
• Final formulation and filling of vials. Visual inspection and cryopreservation.
• Participation in aseptic process simulations.
• Accurate and thorough completion of batch record documentation.
• Environmental monitoring (viable particulates, nori-viable particulates, surface and operator).
• Formulation of media and aseptic filling of media bags and bottles

Education & Experience

• Degree/ Diploma/ NITEC in a related Science/ Engineering discipline
• Individual without prior working experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry is encouraged to apply as training will be provided
• Positive team oriented attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to perform rotating 12-hour shift pattern
• Able to perform physical activities in a clean room environment. Individual will be on the feet most of the time, and will be required to perform manual work (> 60% of activities) in a buddy system that includes standing, carrying items that weigh up to 12 kg, or moving equipment.

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. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.