Senior Chemist, QC & Analytical Methods

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Chemist to support QC testing of finished products and incoming packaging components, ensuring cGMP compliance and site procedures.

You will lead investigations (OOS/OOT), transfer methods, and contribute to validations, equipment qualification, SOP development, and training of lab staff, while maintaining readiness for inspections. This role requires a Bachelor in Chemistry with 5+ years in pharma, strong troubleshooting skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field; 5+ years pharma experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, Data Integrity and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in analytical testing techniques including HPLC, dissolution, Karl Fischer, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review testing of finished products, cleaning samples, and incoming packaging components.
• Review and release laboratory results per SOPs and specs.
• Lead or support laboratory investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations) and implement CAPAs.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support method transfer, validation, verification and equipment qualification activities.
• Author and review SOPs, test methods, protocols, reports, and other quality documents.
• Train, qualify, and mentor laboratory personnel while maintaining qualification records.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and inspection readiness activities.
• Monitor laboratory metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper management of laboratory equipment, reagents, reference standards, and consumables.

Skills

Analytical Instrumentation

HPLC

Dissolution Testing

Karl Fischer

GxP Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Empower

LIMS/GLIMS

SAP

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Chemist to support QC testing of finished products and incoming packaging components, ensuring cGMP compliance and site procedures.

You will lead investigations (OOS/OOT), transfer methods, and contribute to validations, equipment qualification, SOP development, and training of lab staff, while maintaining readiness for inspections. This role requires a Bachelor in Chemistry with 5+ years in pharma, strong troubleshooting skills, and