Microbiologist

MSD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Microbiologist to perform microbiology testing and routine quality monitoring. The successful candidate will have a degree in Microbiology or a related field and a solid understanding of safety and cGMP practices. This temporary role offers experience in a dynamic and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Safety and cGMP practices understood and applied.
• Solid computer literacy and data handling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine/non-routine quality monitoring, sampling and testing of Utility systems.
• Perform environmental monitoring for all required plants, facilities, clean rooms, and labs.
• Provide testing support to plant validation activities.
• Perform testing of excipient/packaging components for drug products.
• Extend documentation support by participating in writing/revising of SOPs.

Skills

Safety and cGMP practices

Computer Literacy

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

Degree in Microbiology / Science / related Engineering field

Job description

Overview

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Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine/non-routine quality monitoring, sampling and testing of Utility systems inclusive of Purified water, Water for Injection, Pure steam. Compressed air and Nitrogen systems.
• Perform the routine/non-routine environmental monitoring for all required plants, facilities, clean rooms, hygienic areas and labs, inclusive of particle monitoring test.
• Perform personnel qualification and re-qualification and also to lead qualification and re-qualification of the clean rooms, when necessary.
• Provide testing support to plant validation activities
• Perform in-process and release samples testing of excipient/ packaging components for the different drug products, semi-finished drug product and drug substances. i.e., Sterility test, Bacterial endotoxin test, Bioburden test, Microbial Limits Test, etc., as appropriate.
• Perform routine and Batch related Environmental monitoring in clean rooms and other production areas and laboratory.
• Perform Media Receival, Sterility check and Growth Promotion Tests for media used for testing.
• Perform initial Quality Control check and regular QC checks on ready-to-use cultures and maintenance of cell cultures.
• Perform microbial identification (Bacteria, mold and yeast) in water, environment and product samples.
• Perform periodic review of closed out Validation Document packages and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Extend documentation support to the department by participating in writing/revising of SOPs, protocols, Test reports and any other work assigned by the Senior, Lead Microbiologist, Sr/ Manager, Microbiology.
• Liaise with external vendors on instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Solicit quotations of laboratory consumables.
• Maintain continuous supply of laboratory consumables
• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable.
• Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable
• Liaise with other department for training needs and technical support
• Liaise with vendor and service engineers/ESPs for equipment validation, calibration and maintenance work.
• Need to coordinate with suppliers of microbiological media and other equipment.
• Need to coordinate with Quality, respective Plant operations, Projects and Engineering & Maintenance
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/ Manager

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology / Science (general) / related Engineering field

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Good understanding of Safety and cGMP practices
• Computer Literacy
• Good oral and written communication skills

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Requisition ID P-100900

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Biotechnology Research
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Veterinary Services