Senior biotechnologist

Site Name:Singapore - Tuas
Posted Date:Aug 16 2024
The Senior Biotechnologist will support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the manufacturing facility to achieve productivity targets and objectives in a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manner, while meeting Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and other regulatory standards. In addition, the Senior Biotechnologist will provide process and technical support in transferring operations and technology for Hepatitis B (HBV) drug substances product manufacture from the current production site in Belgium RX59 to Singapore (SG) Tuas.
This role reports to the Shift Supervisor and will support him/her in any other tasks assigned.
Responsibilities1. Operations
- Responsible for supporting the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the future manufacturing facility. Manufacturing activities include:
Preparation and Supply of media, buffers, and materials
Manufacturing of intermediates and drug substance
- Optimize the utilization of capacity and manufacturing resources to sustain efficiency in:
Manpower (For Senior Biotechnologist)
Process

• Adhere to c GMP and safety requirements.
• Meet project milestones and deliverables, e.g:

Participate & Execute Commissioning and Qualification activities
Small equipment sourcing and material introduction
Collate process information to support detailed design
Design and draft relevant documents, e.g SOP, Checklist, OJT and WRA

• Identify areas for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by N+1.

Senior Biotechnologists:
Assigned as in-charge by process/operations area to provide guidance/leadership to ensure processes are completed reliably.
2. Planning / Scheduling
Adherence to project timeline.
Senior Biotechnologists: Assist Lead Biotechnologist / Shift Supervisor in detailed team operations planning.
3. Training & Development
Ensure that he/she is trained/qualified in the current effective SOP and OJT in accordance with the assigned training curricula prior to commencing operation.
Proactively engage N+1 to discuss personal development and follow up on agreed development plan.
Senior Biotechnologists:
Provide guidance and support to new joiners ensuring their smooth transition to the new environment.
Develop oneself as a process SME.
Guide junior employees to ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity.
Conduct classroom and On-The-Job (OJT) training as assigned.
4. Quality
Comply with all relevant IOQ / commissioning protocol / SOP / batch record requirements.
Perform timely review of documentation and make necessary corrections.
Have good quality mindset and integrity to ensure equipment and processes are rightly tested such that products can be manufactured with the highest quality.
Participate in deviation investigation process (Process, Environmental, Maintenance/Equipment, QC) and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Participate in c GMP self-inspections to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements.
5. Reporting / Documentation
Operate key computer applications related to equipment used for production environment.
Ensure that all documentation, i.e IOQ and commissioning protocols, are correctly recorded, c GMP complied and maintained.
Maintain clear communication with N+1 and fellow colleagues, providing clear feedback of any items pertaining to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Participate in the development and generation of production checklists, SOPs, validation protocols, and the regular review and updates of these documents.
Perform VS review of the completed documentation to ensure adherence to GDP.
Senior Biotechnologists:
Lead design/drafting of working instruction & SOP to ensure that it is user-friendly to improve GDP and also instructions within are clear and understandable for all levels.
6. Technology Transfer
Participate in new technology and/or new process transfer.
7. Security / Safety / Environment
Awareness and adherence to site safety procedures.
Ensure safe operations on the field.
Identify and report all potential safety issues (personal protection requirement, equipment protection, way of working, etc).
Ensure proper housekeeping of assigned production areas to minimize safety hazards.
Participate in Safety Inspections.
Participate in Workplace Risk Assessment.
8. Interface with Other Department / Team
- Coordination with department colleagues to ensure:
Timely supplies of materials and buffers.
Calibration/Maintenance activities are supported.
Open communication on sampling requirements to QC.
- Establish good working relationships with QA, QC, TS (Calibration/Preventive Maintenance) to ensure smooth operations.
Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceNITEC / HIGHER NITEC / DIPLOMA in BIOTECHNOLOGY / CHEMICAL ENGINEERING / LIFE SCIENCE or other relevant field.
Experience in Biologics / Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Food or other regulated industry preferred.
Good communication skills.
Good documentation skills.
Quality mindset.
Disciplined.
Basic IT skills, e.g MS Word, MS Excel & MS Powerpoint, etc.
Basic knowledge of c GMP.
Fermentation
Aseptic Operations.
Basic microbiology knowledge.
Operations of Fermenter and Harvest Vessel.
Operations of Centrifuge.
Operations of Grinder.
Operations of Clarification.
Operations of Ultrafiltration.
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