Manufacturing Technician

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

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Trainee for its Career Conversion Programme in Advanced Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing. The role involves executing key operations, adhering to cGMP, and supporting quality and safety initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess an ITE or diploma in Chemical Process or related fields. This is a hands-on position providing foundational training in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, fostering continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Training in execution of key process operations and batch instructions.
• Knowledge in Process and Workplace Safety for manufacturing.
• Experience with analytical instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute process operations to make APIs and intermediates.
• Identify improvements and carry out short-term projects.
• Support audits and assist in safety investigations.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Good communication skills

Hands-on attitude

Education

ITE/Diploma in Chemical Process/Technology/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.

Role Description

Trainee to be involved in:

• 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.

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

We are looking for you with below attributes

ITE/ Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering related

What you will learn

• 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
• 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

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://jobs.gsk.com/en-gb/jobs/379975?lang=en-us

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