Manufacturing Biotechnologist II

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is looking for a candidate for a Biochemical Manufacturing position in Singapore. This role involves responsibility for manufacturing tasks, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and supporting process improvement efforts. Candidates should possess a Life Sciences or Engineering degree along with relevant experience. Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are essential. The position requires adherence to strict safety and quality standards. The selected candidate will work at Singapore Tuas Bay Link with shifts may include weekends and off-hours. A company shuttle bus is provided.

Benefits

Company Shuttle Bus

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a Biochemical environment.
• Familiarity with computer-based systems is highly desirable.
• Background in microbiology, fermentation, or protein purification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned manufacturing tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Support process improvement efforts and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Document work per approved manufacturing formulae.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

This position has overall accountability for completing the manufacturing tasks as scheduled while in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and Roche’s corporate principles, quality policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Support the Biochemical Manufacturing Department by working effectively within the group to meet department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for completing assigned tasks which may include preparing small equipment, cleaning and sterilizing vessels, preparing solutions, monitoring and operation biochemical processing equipment, dispensing and environmental monitoring sampling and maintain housekeeping of the areas while adhering to Safety, cGMP and Biochemical Manufacturing guidelines.
• Assigned tasks must be prioritized and work must be documented per approved manufacturing formulae.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
• Support process improvement efforts.
• Operate computers for process control and data entry.
• Participate in staff, shift change meetings, and work closely with other shift personnel and external support groups.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Policy

• Ensure all assigned tasks are performed as per safety requirement. Report safety incidents and near misses on a timely basis and support SHE in incident investigation.
• Comply with all RSTO’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements, never put oneself and others at safety & health risks, and report any workplace accidents, near misses and hazards as soon as practicable.
• Observe all RSTO’s site security measures at all times, and report any suspicious characters/objects and damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.
• Embody PT Lean Production System (LPS), while demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and behaviors through the use and application of LPS tools for continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

Qualifications (education/experience/knowledge/skills/competencies)

• Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and relative work experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and relative work experience such as diploma holders with 5 years of relevant experience. Biologics experience is a plus.
• Must possess good problem solving, interpersonal communication and team skills and must be a self-starter with a strong focus on safety, quality, details and results.
• Mechanical aptitude and a familiarity with computer-based systems are highly desirable.
• Background in microbiology, fermentation, or protein purification is desired.

Preferred

• Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts and overtime as required.
• Must be able to carry heavy loads of up to 25kg.
• Willing to work at Singapore Tuas Bay Link (Company Shuttle Bus is provided).

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.