Manufacturing Technician Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

GLAXO WELLCOME MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12‑hour shift operations

Monthly training allowance

On‑the‑job training

GSK culture exposure

Medical and insurance coverage

Transport to MRT locations

Job summary

GLAXO WELLCOME MANUFACTURING PTE LTD is inviting applicants for the Attach and Train Programme (AnT), a 15-month structured on-the-job training at our Singapore biopharmaceutical facility near Jurong. Trainees gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to world-class manufacturing processes.

We welcome fresh graduates and mid-career individuals passionate about a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents only apply.

Qualifications

• ITE/ Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering related required.
• Prior exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Execute key process operations according to batch instructions and schedule to make APIs and intermediates.
• Learn Process and Workplace Safety and cGMP knowledge for manufacturing and demonstrate understanding during execution.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and carry out short-term projects to realise benefits.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure PPE and safety equipment are ready for use.
• Perform plant troubleshooting to minimise stoppages and prevent safety or quality incidents.
• Hands-on execution of plant operations and assist in troubleshooting.

Skills

Process operations

Safety & cGMP

Problem solving

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

ITE/Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering

Job description

The Attach and Train Programme (AnT) is a structured talent development programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for Singapore’s advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a15-month structured on-the-job trainingprogrammewith GSK, gaining hands‑on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals in a world‑leading biopharmaceutical environment.

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid‑career individuals who are passionate about developing a career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, we can only consider Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

For more information, please visit: https://www.swda.gov.sg/home/individuals/attachment-placement-programmes/career-conversion-programmes-for-individuals

Role Description:

Trainee to be involved in:

• To execute key process operations in accordance to established batch instructions and schedule to make APIs and intermediates as well as plant changeover
• To learn Process and Workplace Safety and cGMP knowledge for manufacturing and to demonstrate understanding during execution
• To identify opportunity for improvements and able to carry out short term improvement projects to achieve benefit
• Inspects and maintains house‑keeping of his assigned area for clean and safe working conditions as well as ensuring that personal protection equipment and safety equipment are maintained ready for use.
• Perform plant trouble shooting using appropriate problem‑solving tool to minimize plant stoppages and safety or quality incidents.

Trainee to be involved in:

• Involve in hands‑on execution of the plant operations and assist in trouble‑shooting
• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
• Perform raw material dispensing and equipment configuration with additional logistical support responsibility
• Prior experience with analytical instrument will be a plus point
• Actively support continuous improvement initiative
• Support quality or safety related investigation using appropriate problem‑solving tool to determine the root causes and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Support Quality & Safety audits
• Adhere to any applicable EHS requirements
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry and physical principles

Education / Qualifications:

• ITE/ Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering related

What you will learn:

• Foundational on‑the‑job training experience working in cGMP and key Global Supply API manufacturing site with state of art manufacturing facilities, including first in class Continuous Manufacturing facility
• To train to be an advocate for Continuous Improvement, with introductory basics on Lean Sigma concepts and coaching by supervisors to complete practical application through completion of improvement project
• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of pharmaceutical plant operation
• Excellent self‑motivated team player with hands‑on attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry and physical principles

What do we offer?

• This role operates on 12‑hours shift operations
• Monthly training allowance including shift allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)
• On‑the‑job training while working with a diversified team of professionals
• Understand and experience the GSK Culture
• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you haveacquired
• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills
• Employee benefits including medical and insurance coverage, leave entitlements and onsite cafeteria benefits
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locationsall acrossSingapore

Where will I be based?

You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.