QC Technician

ESCO ASTER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a Quality Control team member to perform microbiological analytical testing and other laboratory operations. Candidates should have a diploma in Microbiology or related fields and preferably 1 year of relevant experience. The role involves working in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations, and maintaining accurate records. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Microbiological Testing or Environmental Monitoring preferred.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment with full PPE.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine/non-routine Environmental Monitoring and utility sampling.
• Conduct day-to-day general plate reading.
• Assist in day-to-day laboratory operations.

Skills

Microbiological Testing

Environmental Monitoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

ITE or Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Esco Lifesciences Group is Singapore’s most globalized life sciences company, with annual revenues close to SGD 200M and global operations in over 42 locations and 26 direct countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania.

Esco Aster Pte Ltd is an affiliate of Esco Lifesciences Group and was first incorporated in 2017.

Esco Aster is a contract research development and manufacturing organization founded and deeply rooted by scientists enabling fellow scientists to translate their bench work into commercially available products at affordable prices.

Our scientific work is in emerging and frontier biology utilizing cells as a final product or deriving products from cells which often we use cells as the factory to derive our target product.

Our first commercial breakthrough success is Esco Aster is commercially first in class being first in the world to be certified for cultivated/cell-based meat to FSSC 22000 and by a competent food regulatory body.

We are first in the region to operate an end-to‑end integrated full cell line creation/immortalization or engineered cell line, cell culture process development, analytical development for stem cells and exosomes with full cGMP Capabilities from Drug Substance and small‑scale fill & finish for final Cell Therapy Product.

The work we do creates a remarkable and lasting impact on our world. We offer you an opportunity to be part of this exciting journey to own your career and firsthand exposure to new emerging modalities supporting translational sciences.

Join us as we redefine BioSolutions for One World and One Health for the current and future generations to come.

Esco Aster.

One World Biosolutions for One Health.

Who we’re looking for

Physical/Mental Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to focus
• Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques

Report To:

Selected candidate will report to Quality Manager, or others as assigned.

The Scope

You will be part of Esco Aster's Quality Control team and contribute to the overall site mission and objectives. Specifically, you will contribute to microbial‑related analytical testing and operational activities.

Primary work location: Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine/non‑routine Environmental Monitoring and utility sampling for all required cleanroom and lab areas.
• Perform day‑to‑day general plate reading.
• Assist in day‑to‑day laboratory operation e.g. sample receiving, inventory control of laboratory supplies etc.
• Ensure proper record keeping and data management.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Adhere to all site safety requirement.
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and proper waste disposal.
• Perform any other administrative/ ad‑hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimally an ITE or Diploma holder in Microbiology, Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Microbiological Testing or Environmental Monitoring is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment with full PPE.
• Fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Demonstrates a committed and results‑oriented mindset.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [e-mail].