Quality Lab Chemist — Associate Specialist

Merck; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Singapore is seeking an Associate Specialist, (Quality Lab) to ensure high quality and GMP compliance through analytical testing of materials and finished products. You will contribute to method development, instrument maintenance, investigations and strict documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree and 1–3 years of experience in a Quality Laboratory, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support a compliant lab environment and timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of applied professional work experience in the Quality Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, intermediates and finished drug substances/products.
• Participate in analytical/ validation/ verification, new product introduction and equipment qualification.
• Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
• Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, SOPs, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, inventory and ensure inspection readiness.
• Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Review laboratory documents such as orphan data check and equipment logs.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Instrumentation

Analytical Method Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering

Job description

Merck in Singapore is seeking an Associate Specialist, (Quality Lab) to ensure high quality and GMP compliance through analytical testing of materials and finished products. You will contribute to method development, instrument maintenance, investigations and strict documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree and 1–3 years of experience in a Quality Laboratory, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support a compliant lab environment and timely project execution.