Biotechnologist II

About the Role

This is a challenging opportunity for a skilled Biotechnologist II to join our team at Roche. As a key member of our Biochemical Manufacturing Department, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our biochemical processing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Health & Environment:

• Comply with all RSTO's Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements and report any workplace accidents, near misses, and hazards as soon as practicable.
• Observe all RSTO's site security measures at all times and report any suspicious characters/objects and damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.

Lean Production System:

• Embody PT Lean Production System (LPS) and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and behaviors through the use and application of LPS tools for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the Biochemical Manufacturing Department by working effectively within the group to meet department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for completing assigned tasks, which may include preparing small equipment, cleaning and sterilizing vessels, preparing solutions, monitoring and operating biochemical processing equipment, raw materials sampling, dispensing, and environmental monitoring sampling, and maintaining housekeeping of the areas while adhering to Safety, cGMP, and Biochemical Manufacturing guidelines.
• Assigned tasks must be prioritized and work must be documented per approved manufacturing formulae.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
• Support process improvement efforts.
• Operate computers for process control and data entry.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings and work closely with other shift personnel and external support groups.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are performed as per safety requirements. Report safely incidents and near misses on a timely basis and support SHE in incident investigation.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Life Sciences or Engineering discipline or equivalent holders.
• Minimum 5 years of related working experience for diploma equivalent holders with a combination of education and relative work experience.
• Must possess good problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and team skills.
• Must be a self-starter with a strong focus on safety, quality, details, and results.
• Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as required.
• Must be able to carry heavy loads of up to 25kg.
• Mechanical aptitude and a familiarity with computer-based systems are highly desirable.
• Background in microbiology, fermentation, or protein purification is desired.