Pharmacy Assistant (Contract position)

SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to join their Compounding Hub in Singapore. The role involves preparing sterile products in a cleanroom environment and assisting with daily maintenance and administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have at least GCE 'O' Level credits in relevant subjects and must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This fast-paced position requires good hand dexterity and the ability to manage a high volume of work while ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'O' Level credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Must pass media fill tests for aseptic compounding validation.
• Good adherence to GMP SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile products in a cleanroom environment.
• Assist in daily cleanroom maintenance.
• Manage administrative duties involving ordering and inventory.

Skills

Sterile product preparation

Environmental monitoring

Inventory management

Education

GCE 'O' Level credits

GCE 'A' Level / Diploma

Job description

The Job

The role of a Pharmacy Assistant in SGH Pharmacy Compounding Hub requires the following skills set:

• Able to prepare sterile products (e.g. total parenteral nutrition, eye drops, pre-filled syringes and antibiotic elastomeric pumps) in a cleanroom environment
• Assist in daily cleanroom maintenance and environmental monitoring
• Assist in administrative duties (e.g. submission of agar plates for incubation and reading, ordering and inventory management)

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level credits in English and Mathematics/ GCE’A’ Level / Diploma in any discipline
• Personnel would need to undergo and pass media fill tests to be validated in aseptic compounding
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Good hand dexterity and personal hygiene
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume of workload without compromising patient safety