Laboratory Analyst, Chemistry (Afternoon)

West Pharmaceutical Services Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services Singapore Pte Ltd invites applications for a Laboratory Technician role in our GMP environment. You will participate in routine and non-routine testing, calibrate and maintain lab equipment, and ensure a continuous supply of operating items while upholding lab housekeeping.

The position requires a chemistry-related degree and hands-on laboratory experience. Strong attention to detail, safety compliance, and accurate data entry are essential; the role supports audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science.
• Advanced Diploma/Diploma in Chemical Process Technology/Polymer Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry with lab experience.
• NITEC/Higher NITEC in Chemistry or related science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of incoming finished products per procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment.
• Manage chemicals and consumables inventory.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals.
• Accurate documentation of test results.
• Maintain quality documents per SOPs.
• Report non-conformances and equipment failures.
• Support 5S and lab safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

SOP knowledge

Lean Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Chemical Process Technology / Polymer Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

NITEC/Higher NITEC in Chemistry or related science

Job description

Work Location: Science Park II, Gemini

Work Arrangement: Mon to Fri, 130pm to 1030pm (fixed)

Job Summary:

In this role you will involve in routine and non-routine laboratory testing, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment in compliance to cGMP. You are required to ensure a continuous supply of laboratory operating items and proper laboratory housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing of incoming finished products according to respective test procedure and compendia methods.
• Assist in investigations of lab tests (e.g. out-of-specifications, deviations).
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment e.g. analytical balance.
• Maintenance of chemicals and consumables inventory.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of all chemicals used in the lab.
• Proper documentation and data entry of all test results.
• Ensure all quality documents are properly filed and maintained according to SOPs.
• Report all non-conformances and equipment failures to Chemist.
• Perform routine housekeeping and active participation in 5S.
• Ensure compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Follow laboratory safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures required for the task assigned.
• Support in audit preparation.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science
• Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Chemical Process Technology / Polymer Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry with minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience
• NITEC/Higher NITEC in Chemistry or related science

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills; able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal manner.
• Good computer skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Good understanding and awareness 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.

Competencies/Authorities

• cGMP
• GDP