QC Specialist I (Microbiology)

Novartis; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Quality Control specialist to manage drug testing and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, expertise in laboratory equipment, and ability to collaborate across departments. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives through innovative quality solutions.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Diverse teams

Qualifications

• Professional experience (6+ years) in the pharmaceutical sector or GMP environment.
• Knowledge of TQM and related industry GxP standards.
• Experience in Quality Control Testing and Sampling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cGxP and data integrity.
• Conduct stability testing and analysis.
• Perform microbiological testing of materials.

Skills

Collaboration

Result oriented

Breakthrough analysis

Operational excellence

MS Office applications

Quality decision making

Education

Technical education or University degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Summary

Establish and ensure testing of drug substance release and stability testing including all testing of intermediates in process. Control samples and lab operations are in accordance with written testing SOP’s and local/international regulations.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Ox/Deviation handling.
• CAPA definition and KPI trending - Ensure all activities in compliance with cGxP, incl. data integrity review and approval of analytical data / tests (analytical release).
• Stability - Stability testing (Projects) – protocol preparation, evaluation, report preparation.
• Reporting (Stability plan preparation, trend analysis, evaluation) - Performance of Stability studies, protocols and comparative reports for supplier qualification - Review and approval of analytical tests (analytical release) - Microbiological QC - Perform microbiological testing of materials and utilities, environmental and personnel monitoring - Provide expert support for site qualification and validation activities - Maintain and calibrate equipment incl. plan preparation - Support in supplier qualification - Trending and analysis of KPI/KQI - Support sample planning and sampling execution - Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt - Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
• Comply with all HSE guidelines
• Detect and report potential accidents, risks and propose solutions
• Participate in HSE risk assessments
• Preparation and participation in internal HSE audits
• Responsible for participating in initial training and retraining

Essential Requirement:

• Professional experience (6+ years) in the pharmaceutical sector or in the manufacture of active substances in analytical laboratories in a GMP environment or equivalent; Collaborating across boundaries; Functional breadth; efficient inter- and intra-departmental communications.
• Collaboration; result oriented. Breakthrough analysis; being resilient; operational excellence; continuous learning; digital & tech savvy
• MS Office applications and other standard IT applications supporting Quality activities
• Laboratory equipment; Quality Control (QC) Testing; Quality Control Sampling; Knowledge of TQM and related industry GxP standards and processes; Laboratory excellence; Quality decision making

Desirable Requirement:

• Technical education & 3-5 years relevant experience or University degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent + 0-4 years working experience.

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Division: Operations | Business Unit: Innovative Medicines | Location: Singapore, Tuas South Avenue | Company / Legal Entity: SG12 (FCRS = SG012) Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pte Ltd | Functional Area: Quality | Job Type: Full time | Employment Type: Regular | Shift Work: No

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