Microbiologist (1 year contract)

Reckitt Benckiser LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational consumer goods company in Singapore is seeking a Microbiologist for a 1-year contract. The role involves ensuring timely testing of samples, maintaining laboratory standards, and supporting environmental monitoring. Candidates should possess a degree in microbiology or food science, alongside 1-3 years of relevant experience in a testing environment. Hands-on knowledge of laboratory instruments and practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in microbiology, food science or related field.
• 1-3 years testing experience, preferably in milk powder manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with microbiological lab testing and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely testing of samples according to established methods.
• Support Method Verification and Method Validation as needed.
• Collect and analyze Environmental Monitoring samples.
• Maintain laboratory records in compliance with good practices.

Skills

Microbiological laboratory testing

Root Cause Analysis

GLP, GDP, GMP

Environmental Monitoring

Laboratory instruments maintenance

Education

Degree in microbiology or food science

Tools

Autoclave

Vitek

Vidas

Incubator

Job description

Microbiologist (1 year contract)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the assigned task for raw materials, in-process, utility, base powder and finished goods samples are tested in a timely manner to meet TAT according to established test methods, technology and quality requirements to provide accurate results which include the sample compositing for both base and finished goods.
• Basic knowledge of GLP, GDP and GMP for working in laboratory to maintain the microbiology lab in good manner.
• Basic knowledge on the Root Cause Analysis to support the OOS/deviations/atypical results/invalid results investigation.
• Be able to support the Method Verification and Method Validation (when required). Support the Global Analytical Method Harmonization activities i.e. method transfer and implementation.
• Collect and analyse the routine and non-routine Environmental Monitoring samples including swab, air sampling and water samples to make sure plant is in good hygiene condition.
• Be able to support the Environmental monitoring swab and testing if needed.
• Require to support the urgent business need by doing sampling or testing over the time or at weekend where is required.
• Basic knowledge for the laboratory instruments. Be able to do the basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting when needed. Understand the requirement of the instrument calibration and PM.
• Maintain current, complete, legible notebooks and laboratory records in compliance with good laboratory practices.
• Actively involved in the continuous improvement project to improve the laboratory test efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain a good inventory of QC materials such as reagents, chemicals and consumables to support testing.
• Use GLIMS laboratory data management system effectively to manage the laboratory generated data. Be able to use GLIMS to retrieve the results to support the data trending and investigation purpose.
• Maintain housekeeping standard of laboratory, work area and equipment (e.g. practice 5S), observe safety requirements and Good Laboratory Practice in the laboratory which is compliant with company and regulatory standards.
• Proactively monitor quality trends and abnormalities and timely keep management and other departments informed of quality issues as appropriate to enable immediate corrective action.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• At least degree holder at microbiology, food science or related with 1-3 year testing experience, preferable in milk powder manufacturing industry.
• Hands on experience on microbiological laboratory testing technology and instruments such as autoclave, Vitek, Vidas, incubator and MDS etc.