Manufacturing Technician (1-year contract)

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Singapore seeks candidates for a role involving batch operations, equipment maintenance, and team collaboration. Applicants should hold a Nitec/Diploma in Chemical Process Technology or a related field, with preferred experience in a pharmaceutical environment. The position requires the ability to work shifts and a strong understanding of good manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in pharmaceutical API plant preferred.
• Comfortable working shifts.
• Familiar with good manufacturing practices, safety procedures.
• Good knowledge in maintenance and operating principles of production and utility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform batch operations safely and efficiently according to SOPs.
• Do routine mechanical and lubrication checks using hand tools.
• Ensure batch and operating log sheets are accurately documented.
• Communicate effectively with team members about production status.

Skills

Trouble shooting skills

Good communications skills

Ability to work as a team

Problem solving skills

Analytical thinking skills

Planning and Organisation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Nitec/ Diploma in Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Technology or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities Area

• Performs batch / unit or ancillary operations safely and efficiently following standard operating procedures and leads technicians in unit operations. Takes process samples and carries out checks using analytical instruments.
• Do routine mechanical and lubrication checks and where required, carries out early maintenance and repair using hand tools.
• Performs materials handling and movement using hand-pallet trucks, reach truck or other material handling equipment in a safe manner, following standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that batch and operating log sheets are correctly recorded and complied.
• Follows Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA+ principles when executing instructions and recording data, and adheres to Document Error management procedures if document error is observed.
• Communicates clearly with superintendent and colleagues, hand‑over at shift end highlighting production status and any items bearing on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Do engineering‑related work with technicians during process runs, plant configuration during the campaign change over or maintenance using hand‑tools (e.g., filters change, equipment replacement). Prepares plant and equipment for engineering maintenance.
• Inspects and maintains housekeeping of assigned area for clean and safe working conditions; ensures that personal protection equipment, safety and fire‑fighting equipment are maintained ready for use.
• Carries out fire fighting / first‑aid duties as assigned and trained.
• Perform plant trouble‑shooting using appropriate problem‑solving tools to minimise plant stoppages and safety or quality incidents.
• Raise improvement ideas and implement initiatives to support department objectives.
• Carries out other related duties as assigned by superintendent, production leader or senior technicians.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Professional

• Nitec/ Diploma in Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Technology or Chemical Engineering
• Some experience working in pharmaceutical API plant preferred
• Comfortable working shifts

Technical

• Familiar with good manufacturing practices, safety procedures
• Trouble shooting skills
• Basic awareness of industrial standards
• Good knowledge in maintenance and operating principles of production and utility equipment
• Plant inspection skills (for Superintendent deputy role, as needed)
• Good knowledge of Permit‑to‑Work systems and Risk Assessment (for Superintendent deputy role, as needed).
• Correct documentation errors in accordance to existing procedures

Business

• Good communications skills

Competencies

• Ability to work as a team
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Planning and Organisation skills
• Leadership skills

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Why GSK?

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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