Formulation Technician

ThermoFisher Scientific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in scientific innovation is seeking an individual to join their team in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating pharmaceutical production equipment, conducting formulation activities, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Candidates should have a minimum educational level of O Level or equivalent. This position also requires adherence to safety standards while working in a controlled environment and the ability to lift materials as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical production environments.
• Familiar with safety and quality compliance protocols.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate pharmaceutical production equipment.
• Conduct formulation and packaging activities.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Equipment operation

Compliance with GMP

Education

Minimum O Level, NITEC/ITE education/Diploma

Job description

Work Schedule

Rotational shift nights/weekends

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team and help us make meaningful contributions to the world.

The incumbent will perform various tasks and activities listed below for which they are appropriately trained and are in compliance with the cGMP, company and department SOPs and the safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate pharmaceutical production equipment including high-speed filling lines for sterile products, autoclave, parts and vial washers, depyrogenation tunnel, formulation process, HMI and automatic CIP/SIP processes as well as inspection and packaging line equipment (e.g. AVIM, labelling and carton machine etc.) as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.

• Responsible for formulation activities of production batches which includes formulation and/or dispensing of all the available drug substance(s) and excipients.

• Responsible for parts preparation, washing and sterilization of materials.

• Responsible for packaging and transfer of the final product to Freezer.

• Always complete all the relevant training before performing any task.

• Strictly follow aseptic techniques and practices for aseptic operations.

• Carry out the cleaning and upkeep of the production equipment and classified areas in manufacturing area.

• Timely completion of relevant batch record and logbooks for the tasks performed and with adherence to GDP (Good Documentation Practice).

• Transfer materials for manufacturinga batch.

• Prepare filters for test execution and perform FIT (filter Integrity testing).

• Provide for the loading/unloading of the loads/batch from the equipment during production activities.

• Perform stock check of consumables and inform Manager/Lead technician for required materials.

• Follow safety and quality compliance at all times and communicate in a timely manner tothemanager if any anomalies are observed.

• Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable.

• Perform all tasks in accordance with the standard operating procedures and maintain strict compliance to GMP at all times. Report all the quality issues immediately to Manager or Lead technician.

• Perform visual inspection, labeling and packaging on finished drug products. Perform in-process sampling on semi-finished drug products. Conduct in-process inspection and checks.

• Any other duties as and when assigned by the Manager.

Education

• Minimum “O” Level, NITEC/ITE education/Diploma in relevant field.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.