Pharmaceutical Technician (WDA)

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Intern/Co-op for our manufacturing operations in Singapore. The role includes routine production tasks, meticulous documentation, and upkeep of GMP standards. You will participate in shift handovers, support investigations, data collection, and improvement initiatives.

You will complete OQ/PQ and assist IQ, acting as a backup for Production Lead & SIC after training. A diploma/tech school background is required and a willingness to work rotating day/night shifts is

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance environment.
• Willingness to work in a 12 hours rotating shift (day/night).

Responsibilities

• Complete routine operations with accurate documentation and timely updates.
• Support GMP walk downs, QA investigations, and data collection as needed.
• Update digital boards and maintain good facility housekeeping.
• Participate in incident investigations and CAPA activities with preventive actions.
• Assist in OQ/PQ and support IQ when assigned, as a backup for leaders.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Biological manufacturing

Cleanroom gowning

Collaborative communications

Computer literacy

GMP compliance

GMP operations

Problem solving

Production operations

Safety compliance

Shift work

Education

Diploma or Technical School

Job description

What You Will Do

• Routine Operation Responsible for completing all assigned operations, ensuring accurate and timely documentation Completion on modules. Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.
• Participates in GMP walk down if assigned.
• Provides accurate information to digital boards and ensures all digital boards are updated in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining and ensuring good facility housekeeping.
• Effectively communicates during shift handover.
• Completed batch sheet updates, completes batch sheet reviews and checks back batch sheets when assigned.

Non Routine Operation / Campaign Turnaround Activities

• Responsible to perform OQ/PQ and support IQ when assigned.
• Be a backup for Production Lead & SIC after completing the required training.
• Technical competence of a 02 and the additional SME knowledge in at least one of the modules.

Incident, Event, Atypical and Customer Complaint Investigations

• Provides and raises effective notification for all events and atypical.
• Facilitate problem solving from initiation to completion or rejection.
• Provide technical support in the area of work.
• Support in data collection to assist investigations.
• Participates in investigation when assigned and provide inputs on preventive action.

Quality / SHE Stewardship

• Ensures manufacturing related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Ensures compliance to all Safety and cGMP requirements and participates as ERT team member when assigned.
• Highlights "Near Miss" and other improvement ideas for work environment.

People Excellence Self

• Exhibit a positive attitude and provide constructive feedback & solutions to issues /opportunities in the work place. ’
• Responsible to participate in improvement projects and actively generate ideas.
• Develops and updates on career path with manager, which is aligned with Performance Management Process.
• Ensures both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant against individual training requirements.
• Use Tier process and other opportunities to engage positively with others to improve both communication + teamwork skills.

Qualification

• A Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance environment.
• Must be willing to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night).

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of working experience.

Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies*

* Refer to Career Framework Competency Model.

Other Personal Attributes*

• * Understand and follow safety procedures/practices.
• * Willing to work in a cGMP working environment.
• * Has a good writing and communication skill.

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Cleanroom Gowning, Collaborative Communications, Computer Literacy, GMP Compliance, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Improvement Plans, Improvement Projects, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Organizational Performance Management, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Production Operations, Production Scheduling, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Shift Work {+ 2 more}

Employment Status & Other Details

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 09/30/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About the Company

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.