MSAT Chemist Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

On-the-job training

GSK culture

Medical coverage

Transport to site

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Singapore is launching the Attach and Train Programme (AnT), a 15-month structured on-the-job training initiative designed to develop talent for the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector. As a trainee, you will gain hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills and mentorship within a world-leading GMP environment.

The role of MSAT Chemist involves planning and executing experiments to optimize existing processes, improve new product processes, evaluate materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent required.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment desirable.
• Strong knowledge of organic and organometallic chemistry.
• Familiarity with cGMP/GLP and laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and perform experimental work to optimize processes.
• Evaluate raw materials and intermediates for quality.
• Provide troubleshooting support to operations.
• Supervise technicians and maintain proper documentation.
• Support CPV and process verification activities.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Analytical chemistry

GMP/GLP knowledge

Communication skills

Plant knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

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 a 15‑month structured on‑the‑job training programme with 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 Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals.

Role Description

As a MSAT Chemist, you can expect to plan, organise and carry out experimental work with the objective of: Improving existing processes on plant Developing and making improvements to processes for new products so as to contribute to the successful introduction of new products/ processes to the plant Evaluating raw materials Providing troubleshooting support to the operations department.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Ensure process optimization for a specific product to make improvements to processes with respect to yield, quality, output, cost savings, robustness etc. in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements and ensure suitability for Secondary process performance
• Undertake troubleshooting of problems relating to the plant/ processes to ensure the effective and prompt resolution of issues/ salvage of batch/ development of novel re‑work methods for treatment of substandard batches
• Ensure proper documentation and filing for a specific product (includes laboratory notebooks, technical memos, analytical raw data, risk assessments, etc.) in compliance with GMP and GLP requirements
• Supervise technicians and junior staff to ensure good and safe work practice
• Act as a product custodian and ensure the provision of first‑line product‑specific technical support to its customers (internal and external)
• Provide technical support for routine manufacture and to commissioning teams in the commissioning of established/ new products, as well as conduct training in process chemistry to the relevant parties
• Evaluate the quality of raw materials and intermediates to ensure that it meets company’s specifications, and liaise with external suppliers to provide feedback on the quality of materials
• Support technical, genotoxic and material risk assessment for change implementation and maintenance of the control strategy throughout product lifecycle
• Support trending and review of key process parameters and attributes as part of Continued Process Verification (CPV)
• Provide technical support for routine process decontamination activities (includes identify process residues, support cleaning risk assessment, cleaning limits calculation, support unknown peak investigation, improvement to current decontamination method, etc)

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience in a laboratory environment in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent is desired

Competencies / Skills

• Sound knowledge of organic, organometallic chemistry
• Sound analytical knowledge
• Sound plant knowledge
• Sound knowledge of cGMP/ GLP
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and hazards
• Financial awareness??
• General business awareness
• Good communication skills

What do we offer?

• Monthly training 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 have acquired
• 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 locations all across Singapore

Where will I be based?

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

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team.