Manufacturing Associate

VELA OPERATIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

VELA OPERATIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. recruits for an IVD manufacturing role based in Singapore.

You will contribute to production through bulk formulation, dispensing, packaging, and kit assembly while upholding SOPs and ISO standards. The position supports manufacturing schedules and collaborates with Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams. The candidate will handle batch records, participate in CAPAs, and ensure safety, waste management, and document control in a fast-paced environment with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Life Sciences or Related Field required.
• ISO13485 and cGMP familiarity is advantageous.
• ERP systems (SAP) and document control experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and quality SOPs and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products to support scheduling, following SOPs.
• Conduct bulk formulation at micro to milli levels in lab setting.
• Operate dispensing for tubes, bottles, and plates (auto and manual).
• Print, label, assemble, and pack kits for shipment.
• Meet daily/monthly production targets with quality yield targets.
• Maintain batch records per ISO standards and perform waste disposal.
• Assist QA with root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Support GMP biosafety, audits, and safety risk assessments.
• Inventory control of reagents via ERP systems and non-ERP tools.
• Participate in method transfer and process validation activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Life Sciences or related field

Higher NITEC with at least 2 years relevant experience considered

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Integrity and urgency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Vela Diagnostics provides innovative diagnostic workflows for disease screening, diagnosis, and monitoring. Serving hospitals, labs, and research, they optimize processes and support medical decisions with standardized test menus and expert professionals.

Job Summary

This position is part of a driven team that performs In-Vitro Diagnostics Assay production via various molecular manufacturing techniques. Activities conducted would be required to comply with industrial and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be based in Singapore and reports to the manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to manufacturing of products/finished goods to support manufacturing schedule. These include but not limited to:


• Bulk Formulation at Microliter (uL) and Milliliter (ml) levels in a laboratory environment


• Tubes / Bottles / Plates dispensing via automated and manual processes


• Printing, Labeling, Kit Assembling and Packing of products.


• 2. Ensure daily/monthly production targets are achieved with products manufactured according to established SOPs equipped with knowledge of upstream and downstream processes.


• 3. Ensure Manufacturing Yield/Defect Rate targets are achieved via proper handling of goods at the raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods level.


• 4. Ensure batch records are maintained according to ISO standards.


• 5. Ensure daily maintenance work in Manufacturing floor, including waste disposal, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness maintenance are completed.


• 6. Participate and collaborate with quality in root cause analysisactivity on non-conforming incident. Recommend and implement corrective and preventive action.


• 7. Involved in quality and safety risk assessment, audits, biosafety, and emergency response.


• 8. Inventory control of reagents and supplies via ERP and non-ERP systems.


• 9. Author deviation, reports, and documentations where necessary.


• 10. Participate in method transfer and process validation.


• 11. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Quality, PT, R&D, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance) on product transfer and process improvement projects.


• 12. Author and improve MWI and MFM.


• 13. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Life Sciences or related field; Higher NITEC with at least 2 years relevant experience considered


• 0-6 years hands-on experience in bioprocess or biomedical device manufacturing; experience in IVD field is a plus


• Knowledge of manufacturing documents including Manufacturing Work Instructions, Batch Records, and safety/cGMP work instructions


• Familiarity with ISO13485 and cGMP standards is advantageous


• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and document control software is an asset


• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within tight timelines with attention to detail


• Effective communication skills and commitment to teamwork


• Skilled in problem solving and exercising sound judgment based on accurate and timely analysis


• Highly motivated to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrates integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation with willingness to put in extra effort to achieve goals