Career Conversion Programme - Manufacturing Technician

GLAXO WELLCOME MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical manufacturer in Singapore is seeking an Operations Technician to join their team. This role will involve executing process operations and supporting quality and safety initiatives while undergoing hands-on training in a cGMP environment. Candidates should have a relevant diploma or degree in Science or Engineering and be able to work on a 12-hour shift basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements and safety guidelines.
• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to guidelines.
• Prior experience with analytical instruments will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute key process operations to make APIs and intermediates.
• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for improvement.
• Assist in troubleshooting plant operations.

Skills

Foundational on-the-job training experience

Hands-on attitude

Good communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Education

ITE/ Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering related

NTC/ITC/Diploma/Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

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

VS1

This position reports to the Production Superintendent and is an integral member of Production Shift Team. GSK is committed to an employee-orientated, high performance culture that emphasises process automation, quality compliance and continuous improvement.

Role Description:

• To execute key process operations in accordance to established batch instructions and schedule to make APIs and intermediates as well as plant changeover
• To learn Process and Workplace Safety and cGMP knowledge for manufacturing and to demonstrate understanding during execution
• To identify opportunity for improvements and able to carry out short term improvement projects to achieve benefit
• Inspects and maintains house-keeping of his assigned area for clean and safe working conditions as well as ensuring that personal protection equipment and safety equipment are maintained ready for use.
• Perform plant trouble shooting using appropriate problem- solving tool to minimize plant stoppages and safety or quality incidents.

VS2

This position reports to the Shift Operations Superintendent and is an integral member of Operations Team. GSK is committed to an employee-orientated, high performance culture that emphasises process automation, quality compliance and continuous improvement.

Trainee will be trained to operate all API manufacturing related equipment and facilities in his assigned area in compliance with GMP and EHS requirements. Trainee to adhere to strict recording and filling of batch / manufacturing records, process safety and general housekeeping of all work areas. To provide practical processing inputs to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Trainee to be involved in:

• Involve in hands-on execution of the plant operations and assist in trouble-shooting
• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
• Perform raw material dispensing and equipment configuration with additional logistical support responsibility
• Prior experience with analytical instrument will be a plus point
• Actively support continuous improvement initiative
• Support quality or safety related investigation using appropriate problem-solving tool to determine the root causes and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Support Quality & Safety audits
• Adhere to any applicable EHS requirements
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry and physical principles

Qualifications

VS1

• ITE/ Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering related

VS2

• NTC/ITC/Diploma/Degree in Science or Engineering

What you will learn

VS1

• Foundational on-the-job training experience working in cGMP and key Global Supply API manufacturing site with state of art manufacturing facilities, including first in class Continuous Manufacturing facility
• To train to be an advocate for Continuous Improvement, with introductory basics on Lean Sigma concepts and coaching by supervisors to complete practical application through completion of improvement project

VS2

• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of pharmaceutical plant operation
• Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry and physical principles
• Ability and willingness to work on 12-hour shift operations

This will be a 12-hours shift work.

Where will I be based?

You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.

How can I apply?

Applications are now open, please apply via this link: https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GSKCareers/job/Singapore---Jurong/TnP-Trainee---Operations-Technician_379975-1

We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis!

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