Manufacturing Associate (Chemical)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Singapore is hiring a hands-on Operations Technician to participate in plant operations, monitor processing parameters, and assist trouble-shooting. You will prepare solutions and equipment for production and stage components for autoclaving and washing.

The role requires 0–2 years of biotech/pharma experience, a relevant diploma, and knowledge of GMP/EHS. You may support 24/7 operations and continuous improvement initiatives while interacting with inspectors and following procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing disciplines.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industries.
• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation.
• Knowledge of plant and unit operations (autoclave, parts washers, process equipment).
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, LIMS or TrackWise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on execution of plant operations and assist troubleshooting.
• Monitor processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities.
• Perform solution and equipment preparation.
• Stage components for autoclaving and washing.
• Support in-process testing of production samples; instrument experience is a plus.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Safety audits and adhere to EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to written procedures and report malfunctions.
• Interpret and apply GMP knowledge to documentation.
• Organize work to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles.

Skills

Hands-on execution

Troubleshooting

Good communication

Statistical skills

GMP knowledge

EHS compliance

Multi-priority management

Report malfunctions

Inspector interaction

Biology/chemistry knowledge

Education

Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

LIMS

TrackWise

Job description

Responsibilities

• Involve in hands-on execution of the plant operations and assist Manufacturing Associates in trouble-shooting

• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities

• Perform solution and equipment preparation

• Stage components for autoclaving and washing

• Support in-process testing of production samples, prior experience with analytical instrument will be a plus point

• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives

• Support Safety audits

• Adhere to any applicable EHS and regulatory requirements

• Ability to follow written procedures, recognize and report malfunctions

• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines

• Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)

• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge

• Basic statistical mathematical skills

• Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles

• Understanding of analytical methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines

• Possess minimum 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry.

• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation, prior experience and demonstration of cGMP knowledge is a plus

• Knowledge of plant and unit operations (autoclave, parts washers, process equipment), good problem solving skills

• Excellent self-motivated team player with hands‑on attitude and good communication skills

• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, LIMS, TrackWise

• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles

• Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7

• Mechanical ability/expertise