Manufacturing Biotechnologist Trainee - Attach and Train Program

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Singapore offers the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals, a 15-month local attachment to build the next generation of skilled manpower. The program is supported by WSG and WAF, with duties spanning equipment prep, process monitoring, data entry, and safety compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering (or equivalents) and values problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering or an equivalent qualification such as a Diploma or NITEC.
• Experience in biologics is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Biochemical Manufacturing Department within the group to meet goals and objectives.
• Complete assigned tasks: prepare equipment, cleaning and sterilizing vessels, prepare solutions.
• Monitor and operate biochemical processing equipment, sample raw materials, dispense and environmental monitoring.
• Document work per approved manufacturing formulas.
• Support process improvement efforts.
• Operate computers for process control and data entry.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings and coordinate with shift personnel and external support groups.
• Ensure all assigned tasks follow safety requirements and report incidents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Diploma / NITEC equivalent

Biologics experience preferred

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Attach-and-Train) 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.

• 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

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.