Manufacturing Technician (1-year contract)

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Singapore is seeking a qualified technician to operate and maintain production equipment efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in chemical technology and experience in a pharmaceutical API plant. Responsibilities include performing batch/unit operations, conducting checks and maintenance, and collaborating closely with team members. This position requires good communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot effectively in a production environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment and facilities efficiently and safely.
• Perform batch/unit operations following standard operating procedures.
• Communicate clearly with superiors and colleagues.
• Conduct routine mechanical and lubrication checks.
• Perform troubleshooting to minimize plant stoppages.

Skills

Good communications skills

Teamwork

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

The incumbent operates all equipment and facilities in his assigned area safely and efficiently and keeps the same in good state of maintenance. He works closely in a team, keeping in close contact and in particular, highlights all items bearing on safety, quality and efficiency.

Performs batch / unit or ancillary operations safely and efficiently following standard operating procedures and as necessary, leads technicians in unit operations. Takes in 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 his superintendent and colleagues and at the end of his shift, hand‑over to his senior operations technician 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 and other plant‑care type engineering work. Prepares plant and equipment for engineering maintenance.

Inspects and maintains house‑keeping of his assigned area for clean and safe working conditions as well as ensuring 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 tool to minimize 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 the superintendent, production leader or senior technicians.

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

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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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