Trainee - MSAT (6 months)

Lonza; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Singapore is seeking a Process Validation Trainee to assist in executing process validation activities at their Tuas site. This role offers a chance to develop skills in a cutting-edge biotech environment, focusing on manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This position aims to empower individuals to make a meaningful impact in life sciences.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in a relevant science discipline.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute PV Protocols and Reports.
• Conduct Shipping Validation.
• Perform Membrane and Resin Storage Validation.
• Carry out Chemical Stability for Buffer Studies.
• Lead investigations into discrepancies and deviations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Biotechnology

Diploma/Degree in Pharmaceutical Science

Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering

Diploma/Degree in Chemistry

Diploma/Degree in Biochemistry

Diploma/Degree in Biology

Job description

Lonza is the pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry operating across 5 continents, setting the pace with cutting‑edge science, smart technology and lean manufacturing. We turn our customers’ break‑through innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. At the heart of every scientific breakthrough are talented individuals collaborating to develop solutions that empower businesses to improve lives. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Join our best‑in‑class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting‑edge biotechnology and innovation, and make a difference from day one. Learn new skills and capabilities, and grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Find out more about what a life at Lonza in Singapore could look like for you by watching this short video.

The Process Validation (PV) Trainee will be responsible for assisting and executing process validation activities to enable successful biotechnology transfer of customer’s processes into Lonza Singapore or validate changes for commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute a variety of PV Protocols and Reports to enable timely and successful completion in accordance with approved Validation SOPs / Plan / Policies for a large scale, multi‑product, GMP biotech contract manufacturing facility
• Shipping Validation
• Membrane and Resin Storage Validation
• Membrane and Resin Re‑use Validation
• Mixing Studies for Media, Buffer and Product Pool
• Unfiltered and Filtered Media Hold Studies
• Chemical Stability for Buffer Studies
• Support in data compilation for PV studies such as Continued Process Verification, Process Performance Qualification and Annual Product Review
• Assist in the generation of non‑routine sampling for PV related studies
• Assist in the generation of control charts for Continued Process Verification
• Support and lead investigations into discrepancies and deviations
• Other departmental duties as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in relevant science discipline (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology)
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• A collaborative and proactive team player

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.