Senior Biotechnologist

AbbVie Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior bioprocess specialist to perform cGMP manufacturing tasks in a biologics production facility. The role includes collaborating with engineers on setup and calibration, and handling rework and quality testing for production materials.

The successful candidate will lead a shift, monitor batch records, participate in audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a cross-functional team, promoting AbbVie’s culture and quality focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with at least 5 years of experience working in Biologics Production facility or equivalent.
• Experience should include 3+ years of area/stream specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cGMP manufacturing operations in biologics facility.
• Operate and calibrate equipment with engineers.
• Oversee cell culture from vial thaw to production scale.
• Review batch records and support investigations.
• Lead shift team and act as supervisor when needed.
• Participate in audits and cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Biologics production

Cell culture

CGMP

Leadership

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Regulatory audits

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology or related field

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• To perform functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, and final materials.
• Use sophisticated programs (such as LIMS, SAP, automated control systems, etc.) to collect and evaluate operating data, which can be used to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment and determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for Cell culture (from vial thaw to production scale), Buffer/ media preparation, column chromatography, tangential flow filtration and sampling of in process and raw materials.
• Assigns tasks within the shift team to other biotechnologists.
• Assists Supervisor in planning and leading area activities to ensure adherence to schedule.
• Involved in regulatory/internal audits and inspections.
• Involved in cross-functional meetings.
• Initiates Demand Work Order.
• Reviews executed batch records and worksheets.
• Drives the resolution of anomalous processing events.
• Sets a positive team environment and inculcates a nurturing AbbVie culture.
• Acting Supervisor when Supervisor is not available.
• As a highly skilled specialist, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques.
• Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways.
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Makes recommendations for new procedures.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Assists Supervisor in planning and leading area activities.
• Shift work is required.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor of Science with at least 5 years of experience working in Biologics Production facility or equivalent.
• Experience should include 3+ years of area/stream specific experience.