QC Technician Trainee - Attach & Train program

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Singapore is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual for a laboratory role focused on testing and compliance with cGMP standards. The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates should hold a degree and possess knowledge of cGMP standards, with good communication skills in English. Flexibility to work weekends and off-shifts is required. The role contributes directly to maintaining high standards in laboratory operations, ensuring quality, and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with little or no prior relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP standards and laboratory safety procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Test EM/product stream samples to meet release timelines.
• Support manufacturing operations with timely completion of testing.
• Qualification and validation of test methods.
• Participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Engage in proactive measures to promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Knowledge of cGMP standards

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Collaborative and proactive team player

Education

Degree holder

Job description

Responsibilities

• Test EM/ product stream samples to meet release timelines, in accordance with cGMP regulations and Roche standards.
• Support manufacturing operations with timely completion of testing and disposition.
• Continuous improvement of processes and technology, in collaboration with ASAT, to drive right first time and efficiencies.
• Qualification and validation of test methods.
• Support investigations of microbial contamination in production processes, classified environments and critical utility systems.
• Ensure test methods and data are generated in a cGMP, compliant manner.

Technical Responsibilities

• Understand basic microbiological principles (Bioburden, LAL, plating and counting techniques, etc.) and execution of intermediate techniques (DET, AET).
• Test and review routine and non‑routine environmental, raw material, product related samples in accordance to SOP and TM.
• Perform EM, including HVAC/BSC/HLFH/VLFH sampling, fingertips monitoring, compressed gases and water/clean steam sampling in accordance to cGMP procedures.
• Document and review results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or documents in accordance to cGMP procedures.
• Review routine data and logbooks.
• Prepare trend graph for product lot release and trend data analysis.

Functional Responsibilities

• Perform sample receipt, chain of custody and storage of QC samples.
• Manage life‑cycle process for retain and reserve/reference samples.
• Manage and prepare shipment of samples to receiving labs.
• General lab support including housekeeping, document archival, maintaining logbooks and inventory of lab supplies.
• Initiate discrepancy record.

Other Functional Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of training required to support/ perform cGMP activities.
• Raise Work Notifications, follow‑up on planned receipt, delivery orders, invoices, etc.
• Participate in process improvement works.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and processes to ensure compliance to cGMPs.
• Participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.

Teamwork & Safety

• Cooperate with the Head of Microbiology Operations, QC Ops Lead and teammates to create an environment with strong team spirit.
• Strive towards team's objectives/goals.
• Demonstrate initiative and proactively turn ideas into action – to make things happen.
• Engage in proactive measures to promote a positive safety culture and follow applicable Safety, Health and Environment requirements.
• Embed PT behaviors, lean principles and methods while fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
• Good team player with willingness to cover other colleagues in continued support of the Micro/EM operations.
• Comply with all RSTO's Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements.
• Observe all RSTO's site security measures at all times.
• Embed PT Lean Production System (LPS) with a continuous improvement mindset and behaviors.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with little or no prior relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP standards and laboratory safety procedures.
• Collaborative and proactive team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Preferred willingness to work at Singapore Tuas Bay Link (Company shuttle bus is provided).
• Must be able to work weekends, off‑shifts and overtime as required.

EEO Statement

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.