Lab Analyst, Microbiology (Afternoon)

West Pharmaceutical Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician for their afternoon shift. This role involves routine plant testing, lab equipment validation, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least two years of laboratory experience. Essential skills include effective communication and teamwork. Join a company dedicated to improving patient lives and offering opportunities for growth and learning.

Benefits

Opportunities for lifelong learning

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in microbiology laboratory.
• Minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cleanroom monitoring according to respective test procedures.
• Perform water collection according to respective test procedures.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Skills

Good communication skill

Good computer skill

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or equivalent experience

Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Microbiology / Pharmaceutical Science / Life Science

Job description

Description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role you will be in the permanent afternoon shift, focus on plant routine and/or non‑routine of water and environment testing in Microbiology Laboratory. You will be responsible for lab equipment validation and maintenance to comply to cGMP.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct cleanroom monitoring according to respective test procedures.
• Perform water collection according to respective test procedures and compendial.
• Proper documentation and data entry of all test results.
• Ensure all quality documents are properly filed.
• Support method validations and equipment qualification / re‑qualification.
• Support / assists laboratory investigation for deviations / non‑conformances, Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) and etc.
• General laboratory support includes housekeeping, coordinate with vendor for troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, inventory of consumables / supply, etc.
• Support / assists to conduct risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Follow laboratory safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures required for the task assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in microbiology laboratory.
• Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Microbiology / Pharmaceutical Science / Life Science with minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good communication skill; able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal manner.
• Good computer skill.
• Good teamwork player.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Additional Requirements

• GMP
• GDP

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre‑employment drug screening.