Manufacturing Biotechnologist - Train and Place Program

Roche; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Singapore offers a Career Conversion Programme aimed at developing skilled professionals in Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing. This 15-month program provides local attachment and hands-on experience in equipment preparation, safety compliance, and process improvement.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and possess strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Join Roche to contribute to the future of manufacturing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities essential for task completion.
• Effective interpersonal communication to collaborate with team members.
• Teamwork skills necessary for achieving department goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Biochemical Manufacturing Department in meeting goals.
• Complete assigned tasks related to equipment preparation and monitoring.
• Prioritize tasks and document work as per manufacturing protocols.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with team members across shifts.
• Comply with safety requirements and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Diploma, NITEC, or similar

Job description

Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place)

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand. This programme is jointly supported by the Workforce Singapore (WSG) and Workforce Advancement Federation (WAF).

The training programme consists of 15 months of local attachment with Roche.

Opportunity

• 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, raw materials sampling, 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.
• Support process improvement efforts.
• Operate computers for process control and data entry.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings and work closely with other shift personnel and external support groups.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are performed as per safety requirement. Report safely incident and near misses on a timely basis and support SHE in incident investigation.

Safety, Health & Environment

• 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 & damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.

Lean Production System

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering, or equivalent qualifications such as a Diploma, NITEC, or similar.
• Experience in biologics is a plus.
• Must possess strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.