Senior / QC Associate - Projects (2-Years Contract)

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior / QC Associate (Projects) to perform analytical testing, manage samples and support project work ensuring manufacturing and lab activities stay compliant and on schedule.

You will collaborate with lab colleagues, production and quality partners, contributing to hands-on growth, project exposure and GSK's mission to unite science and talent against disease.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related life science field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in an analytical or QC environment.
• Practical knowledge of GLP and good documentation practices.
• On-site work in Singapore with clear written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing for project related activities to meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Manage sample receipt, triage, storage, chain of custody and disposition.
• Support method development, verification, validation and transfer activities.
• Operate, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; arrange maintenance as required.
• Lead or support project tasks such as process improvements and documentation updates.
• Maintain accurate records and follow good documentation practices for inspection readiness.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Control (QC)

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related life science field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

You will join our Quality Control team in Singapore as a Senior / QC Associate (Projects). You will perform analytical testing, manage samples, and support project work that keeps our manufacturing and laboratory activities compliant and on schedule. You will work closely with laboratory colleagues, production and quality partners. We value accuracy, clear communication and a collaborative mindset. This role offers hands‑on technical growth, project exposure, and the chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Perform testing for project related activities for intermediates/ products to meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Manage sample receipt, triage, storage, chain of custody and disposition to ensure traceability and sample integrity.
• Support method development, verification, validation and transfer activities and take part in laboratory investigations when needed.
• Operate, calibrate and perform basic troubleshooting for laboratory equipment; arrange maintenance with vendors as required.
• Lead or support project tasks such as process improvements, documentation updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely records and follow good documentation and laboratory practices to ensure inspection readiness.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related life science field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in an analytical or QC environment.
• Practical knowledge of good laboratory practices and good documentation practices.
• Able to work on-site in Singapore (this role is on-site).
• Clear written and spoken English with accurate documentation skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and to follow shift patterns when required.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• Experience with chemistry testing techniques, biochemical assays or analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP), good laboratory practice (GLP) and laboratory safety.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIMS) or electronic data management.
• Experience leading investigations, corrective actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to train colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Proficiency with Excel and basic data analysis for trending and reporting.

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail‑Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Awareness, Testing Operations

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact ***email_hidden***. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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