Chemical Technician – 2 years contract

MSD INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Chemical Technician. You will operate and monitor chemical production activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience in relevant industries, along with a diploma in Chemical Process Technology or similar qualifications. This position is part of a two-year career conversion program and is open to Singaporeans and Singapore PRs.

Benefits

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing

A state-of-the-art facility

Opportunity to innovate in a highly engaging team

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Chemical or related industries is required.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, cGMP, and good documentation practice.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving problems that arise during processing.
• Maintain all qualifications and learning milestones.
• Handle sampling programs for water and environmental systems.
• Manage facility cleaning and sanitization program.

Skills

Good organization and time management skills

Strong ability to handle stress

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Positive attitude and self-motivated

Education

GCE 'O' Level, NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology

Job description

Chemical Technician

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensure that processes are run according to process description, complete batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving problems that arise during the processing.
• Maintain all qualifications and learning milestones as necessary for the related duties.
• Handle Sampling programs for Water and environmental systems.
• Perform and manage facility cleaning and sanitization program as required.
• Manage staging of raw materials and consumables for the facility.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and chemical commissioning activities as required under the direction of the Operations and Production Leads.
• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable.
• Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by the Production Lead.

Qualification:

• GCE 'O' Level, NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Engineering or its equivalent

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Chemical or related industries.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, cGMP and good documentation practice.

Other Personal Attributes:

• Good organization and time management skills.
• Strong ability to handle stress, internal stakeholders and external factors such as vendor management.
• Able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Positive attitude and self-motivated.

This is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/SingaporePRs only
• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
• Open to two years contract

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.