Senior Microbiologist

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Microbiology Subject Matter Expert to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) through rigorous analysis of environmental samples and product testing. The candidate should have a degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing monitoring strategies, leading investigations, and supporting new product introductions. Strong communication skills and a good understanding of regulatory compliance are essential.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for flexible work

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• 3-5 years of experience in an analytical role, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Good knowledge of microbiological test methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all samples are analyzed to provide accurate test results.
• Develop strategy for environmental monitoring and water systems.
• Lead micro-related investigations and assess failures.
• Support micro risk assessment for New Product Introduction.

Skills

Microbiology

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences

Job description

Site Name: Singapore - Jurong
Posted Date: Jan 6 2026

Act as the site microbiology subject matter expert; provide microbiologist expertise and develop monitoring strategy and operation framework. Ensure that all site utilities, water, environmental monitoring, and product testing activities are properly analysed and executed, and the results recorded in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and regulatory requirements that meet the defined quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that all water, environmental monitoring, site utilities and product testing samples are analysed and tested according to the stipulated quality requirements so as to provide accurate test results for correct usage decisions. Develops a strategy for the site with respect to environmental monitoring and water systems. Perform microbiological risk assessment for all non-sterile products

• Ensures that external service providers and suppliers for microbiology laboratory are managed in accordance to GSK requirements

• Ensure regulatory compliance, perform L1 audit and support L2/L3/L4 audit as Microbiology Subject Matter Expert (SME). Ensure regulatory compliance, perform L1 audit and support L2/L3/L4 audit as Microbiology Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Lead or participate in investigation arising from micro related and utilities investigation, incidents and accurately assess the impact of the failure so as to make appropriate recommendations on remedial actions for follow-up.

• Work with the relevant R&D groups to support micro related activities and micro risk assessment for New Product Introduction, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.

• Work closely with external staff and at line level to enable the localization and transfer of technology / knowledge / methodologies into standard order fulfillment activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Open to fresh graduates with a minimum degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an analytical environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

Technical

• Good knowledge of GMP

• Basic knowledge and on-going awareness of regulatory requirements (includes safety) on controlled environment and water system

• Very good knowledge of microbiological test methods

• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant layouts of GlaxoSmithKline Manufacturing

Business

• Good communication skills

• Basic financial management skills

• Basic knowledge of business process within GSK

• People Management skills

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