Chemical technician II

(2510) Sanofi-Aventis Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Chemical Technician to operate and monitor production activities in the plant, ensuring products are manufactured on schedule and to quality standards. The role involves hands-on process control, documentation, and strict adherence to health & safety policies.

You will report to the Shift Supervisor and work with other technicians to execute pre/post batch cleaning, sampling, and material transfers while maintaining labelling and document control.

Qualifications

• Operate plant streams and monitor processes to ensure production meets schedule and quality standards.
• Record operation data and communicate abnormalities to supervisor.
• Follow cGMP and health & safety procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate production streams and monitor parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, etc.).
• Perform pre/post batch cleaning of vessels and lines; record checks.
• Carry out routine sampling and testing of products; adjust parameters to end reactions.
• Ensure accurate labeling and document filing; notify supervisor of issues.
• Assist in basic maintenance and set up equipment for maintenance work.

Skills

Process operation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Chemical Technology

Tools

TPM

Job description

Job Description

As a member of the production shift team, the job holder will operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensuring that the product is manufactured within set production schedule and to the required standards of quality in a safe, efficient, responsible and cost effective manner.

Reporting Relationship

The job holder will report to the Shift Supervisor and his deputy working alongside with other chemical technicians.

Main Accountabilities

• Operate the different streams of the plant for their specific processes.
• Each of these processes comprises the following activities.
• Handover checks computerised and/or manual.
• Obtaining, following and completing process related documentation.
• Pre and post batch cleaning of vessels and lines.
• Pre batch checks.
• Charging vessels either manually or via a pump.
• Post charging checks and taking corrective action where necessary.
• Adjusting and monitoring process conditions as required to start the process.
• Monitoring process; both with computer and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, colour, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly.
• Carrying out routine sampling and Bulk packing and testing of samples as required.
• Recognise end point of the reaction and altering process parameter to stop reaction.
• Transferring product to the next stage.
• Comply with HSE and quality policies and defined procedures. Bring out unsafe conditions and acts / procedures for correction.
• Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Supervisor of any process abnormalities.
• Maintain product separation and accurate labelling of all documents, bags and vessels at all times.
• Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures including cleanrooms.
• Request and collect raw materials and consumables, observe clean areas procedures, monitor raw materials stock and notify Shift Supervisor for any abnormalities.
• Notify Shift Supervisor of requirements for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing, LOTO etc.
• Perform basic maintenance of equipment using tools such as TPM.
• At the Shift Supervisor's request, to carry out on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians, incorporating cGMP and safety procedures.
• To observe cGMP and Health & Safety rules and regulations at work at all times in accordance with Company set standards.
• To be aware of the potentially hazardous nature of the chemicals in the area and must take the appropriate precautions when using them.
• Maintain housekeeping of the plant and provide suggestions for improvements.
• To operate ancillary facilities e.g. water system, tank farms, solvent recovery etc

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