Process Science Engineer II (Lab)

Takeda; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Singapore is seeking a laboratory specialist to perform and lead small-scale experiments for process development and validation. You will support or lead studies, manage documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on cell culture and purification experience, familiarity with cGMP, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with flexibility to support after-hours experiments as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering with minimum 4 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture/ upstream processes and/or downstream purification processes in a manufacturing or development / small scale lab environment.
• Has awareness of cGMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments for small scale process development and validation.
• Support analytical activities and coordinate with cross-functional teams for testing.
• Design and run experiments for cell culture, purification, and media prep.
• Create and review lab documentation (procedures, forms, protocols, reports).
• Analyze results and summarize laboratory outcomes; assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; ensure compliance with procedures.
• Lead or support scale-down models and implement new lab technologies.
• Lead 5S/6S in the laboratory and manage materials and stock.

Skills

Lab operations

Cell culture

Purification processes

Analytical equipment

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team player

Independent worker

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Primary Objectives of this Job

• Perform laboratory experiments, use tests or small-scale investigations
• Support or lead small-scale studies and data gathering for manufacturing operations (process investigations, improvement projects)
• Support or lead the evaluation of process improvements and design of small-scale experiments to implement process improvements
• Provide technical support in small scale experiment troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments according to internal and external guidelines for small scale process development and validation, process investigations and improvements, qualified scale down models and material use tests
• Support analytical activities relevant to laboratory scale experiments. Work with the relevant cross functional or global teams to ensure that the testing support are in place for experiments.
• Design, plan and execute the laboratory experiments according to experimental plan timelines. Plan and execute activities required for laboratory experiments for eg, and not limited to cell culture/ purification/media/buffer preparation
• Create and review of laboratory documentation including procedures, forms, protocols and reports for routine activities and / or experiments according to relevant quality standards
• Analyse and summarize laboratory results. Compile results into laboratory reports. Support equipment troubleshooting in event of failures.
• Perform laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration as per laboratory procedures
• Plan and implement qualified scale down models through executing the experimental runs and drafting required documentation.
• Lead or support troubleshooting for any issues or atypical results from small scale studies
• Support the implementation of new technologies for small scale model development and improvement
• Lead implementation of new equipment in the laboratory.
• Lead 5S/6S activities within the laboratory and execute housekeeping activities within the lab
• Order and stock materials, including consumables and raw materials
• Support EHS audit walkdowns, and close audit CAPAs on time
• Responsibility to adhere to any applicable EHS requirements.
• Commitment to a fair and respectful relationship to others and behavior in accordance with Takeda’s Code of Conduct.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering with minimum 4 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with cell culture/ upstream processes and/or downstream purification processes in a manufacturing or development / small scale lab environment.
• Has awareness of cGMP knowledge

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong experience in laboratory operations for biological upstream or downstream processes.
• Strong knowledge in analytical and cell culture/purification laboratory equipment Good communication skills
• Good stakeholder management and conflict management skills.
• Willingness to learn
• Team worker/ able to work in matrix environment
• Independent worker/ Self starter
• Flexible to be able to work after office hours where required to support laboratory experiments

Locations

SGP - Singapore - Woodlands

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time