QC Lab Trainee - Attach and Train Program

Biopharma Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Singapore invites applications for the Attach & Train Programme, a 15-month structured training path to develop QC skills in analytical and microbiological testing, covering raw material, in-process, and API/BDS testing to ensure medicines quality.

As a QC Lab Trainee you will learn under experienced professionals, build expertise in cGMP, environment monitoring, audit readiness, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast‑paced pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Pharmacy or Engineering, or equivalent; fresh graduates welcomed.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Basic GMP knowledge or lab experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support QC operations through timely conduct and review of routine testing and new product introduction.
• Assist QC inventory management of reagents and reference standards.
• Develop technical competency and contribute to a great place to work.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and regulatory expectations and site procedures.
• Prepare lab documentation per cGMP or EHS requirements.
• Participate in investigations, audits, and timely issue resolutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelors in Sciences / Life Sciences / Pharmacy or Engineering

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Attach & Train Programme is a structured talent development programme designed to build skilled talent for Singapore’s advanced biomedical manufacturing sector through practical, industry-based training that develops the technical skills and capabilities needed to support the industry’s current and future workforce needs.

As a QC Lab Trainee, you will work alongside experienced professionals during a 15-month structured training programme to support analytical and microbiological QC activities, including raw material, in-process, and API/BDS testing, as well as new product introduction, helping ensure the quality of medicines.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

What You’ll Do

• Team Support: Support QC operations through timely conduct of test/review of routine testing and/or new product introduction activities.
• Support QC inventory management of reagents and reference standards.
• Develop technical competency and jointly create a great place to work in.
• Compliance (Quality and Safety) Build aspiration to become an SME in QC operational readiness (e.g., raw material, in-process, and API/BDS testing), infrastructure and instrumentation needs, and compliance readiness (e.g., Track & Trend), in accordance with cGMP, EHS, and regulatory expectations and global/site procedures.
• Author lab documentation per cGMP or EHS expectations of the global/local site procedural needs.
• Participate in resolution of manufacturing/laboratories investigation or exceptions for timely closure or issue resolution.
• Participate in internal/external audits and enables audit response for a successful outcome in sustaining licenses to operate.
• Infrastructure & Instrumentation Supports QC function infrastructure/instrumentation needs through supporting Preventive Maintenance/Calibration or Technology refresh.
• New Product Introduction, Projects & Continuous Improvement Participate in Test Method Transfer, Equipment qualification.
• Any other task/projects assigned by line manager.

What You’ll Learn

• The opportunity to grow within AbbVie’s Quality Control team, gaining exposure to both API and biologics operations and seeing how the laboratory supports the quality of diverse medicines.
• Hands-on experience in analytical and microbiological QC activities, including raw material and production sample testing, environmental monitoring, and new product introduction.
• A strong foundation in cGMP and site standards, right-first-time laboratory practices, and contributing to a diverse, agile, and high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Sciences (i.e. Biologicals, Biomedical, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical), Pharmacy, or Engineering (i.e. Biomedical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), or equivalent. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and technical writing skills.
• Motivated and Independent.
• Basic GMP knowledge/Experience in laboratory
• Ability to work in dynamic, cross functional teams.
• Mindfulness towards timeline

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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