Process Engineer / Chemist (WDA) - 2 years contract

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer/Chemist for a 2-year contract. The role involves providing technical supply support for drug products and contributing to process improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in manufacturing industries. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in biopharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience from oil and gas, semiconductor or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Good verbal communication skill and technical writing skill.

Responsibilities

• Supports all technical or process activities, including investigations and validation processes.
• Supports continuous process improvement activities to enhance site performance metrics.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer/Chemist (WDA) – 2 years contract

• 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.
  

The Process Engineer/ Chemist (WDA)provides technical supply support on the commercialization and manufacture of drug products/substances

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports all technical or process activities, for example, investigations, validation and qualification processes, risk and impact assessments and process safety management activities
• Supports continuous process improvement activities to enhance site performance metrics and contributes to the global company technical network to share site experiences and knowledge and continuously expands on personal expertise.
• Supports the introduction of new products to the site and the transfer of drug products to other facilities

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and/or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience from oil and gas, semiconductor or manufacturing industries preferred
• Good verbal communication skill and technical writing skill
• Attention to detail

This is a Career Conversion Program(CCP for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train) under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with minimum 2 years of working experience
• Singaporeans/PRs only

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.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biological Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Contractor Oversight, Corporate Productions, Driving Continuous Improvement, Emergency Care, Engineering Standards, Equipment Qualification, Estimation and Planning, GMP Compliance, GMP Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Manufacturing Support, New Product Development, New Product Introduction Process {+ 18 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/14/2025

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Requisition ID:R349174