Chemist

MSD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is hiring an Associate Specialist (Quality Lab) to ensure high standards of quality and compliance within our pharm/component lab. You will perform analytical testing on materials and finished products, support method validation, and help maintain GMP documentation, inventory, and inspection readiness.

The role emphasizes laboratory investigations, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a 1-year fixed-term contract and a focus on collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of Quality Lab experience.
• Experience with analytical testing of materials and GMP environments.
• Familiarity with SOPs, deviations, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, cleaning samples, intermediates and finished drug substances/products according to approved procedures.
• Participate in analytical/validation/verification, and equipment qualification.
• Assist in laboratory investigations and implement actions within the agreed timeframe.
• Provide inputs for development and revision of analytical standards, SOPs, and other GMP documents.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, inventory and inspection readiness.
• Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other projects.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Review laboratory documents such as orphan data checks and equipment logs.

Skills

Quality Laboratory experience

Analytical testing

Laboratory instrumentation

GMP/Regulatory understanding

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Life Science/ Pharmaceutical Science/ Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The position of Associate Specialist, (Quality Lab) in Pharm / Component Lab will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within our organization.

Associate Specialist (Chemist)

In this role, you will be responsible for all or subset of the key responsibilities below

• Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, cleaning samples, intermediates and finished drug substances/ products according to approved procedures.
• Participate in analytical/ validation/ verification, new product introduction and equipment qualification.
• Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
• Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.
• Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory and ensure inspection readiness.
• Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Perform review of laboratory documents such as orphan data check and equipment logs.

Job Description

The position of Associate Specialist, (Quality Lab) in Pharm / Component Lab will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within our organization.

Associate Specialist (Chemist)

In this role, you will be responsible for all or subset of the key responsibilities below

• Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, cleaning samples, intermediates and finished drug substances/ products according to approved procedures.
• Participate in analytical/ validation/ verification, new product introduction and equipment qualification.
• Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
• Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.
• Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory and ensure inspection readiness.
• Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Perform review of laboratory documents such as orphan data check and equipment logs.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience.
• 1 - 3 years of applied professional work experience in the Quality Laboratory.

Personal Qualities

• Leadership skills and ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Customer focus with strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioanalysis, Bioburden Testing, Chemical Analysis, Data Analysis, Karl Fischer Titrations, Lab Equipment Maintenance, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment Installation, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Lab Testing Equipment, Maintenance Processes, Microbiology Research, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacovigilance, Scheduling, Teamwork, Technical Transfer {+ 1 more}

Secondary Language(s) Job Description

This is a 1 year contract position.

Employee Status

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

09/20/2026

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Requisition ID

R412003