Associate Chemical Technician

**Associate Chemical Technician**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

Operate and monitor the chemical processes assigned:

- Each of these processes may comprise the following activities:

- Participate in an appropriate hand-over of the process(es)
- Obtain, follow and complete process related documentation. Check prior shifts' documentation for accuracy and thoroughness.
- Clean vessels and lines prior to and following batches as required.
- Conduct all required pre-batch checks.
- Charge vessels with solids or liquids as directed in procedures.
- Conduct post-charge verification checks and take any necessary corrective action.
- Adjust and monitor (using all information available, including automation input/outputs and personal inspection) process conditions as required.
- Carry out routine sampling, testing some samples as necessary.
- Transfer process streams to other units in coordination with other staff.
- Monitor process; both with DCS and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, PH, volume, colour, salt content, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly.
- Perform Batch / Offloading operations.
- Operate general facility service equipment such as vacuum pumps, water systems, VOC scrubbers.
- Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Production Lead of any process abnormalities.
- Put on appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment for the process and the processing area.
- Maintain material segregation and label appropriately and accurately all containers, bags and vessels.
- Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures, for both process and facilities as required.
- Obtain and verify materials necessary for processing, monitor materials stock and notify Shift Production Lead as necessary in the event of a material or supply abnormality.
- Notify Shift Production Lead of requirement for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing etc.
- Conduct on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians.
- Perform material handling duties including forklift/reach-truck operation driving.
- Carry out assignments for alternate or simultaneous processes as directed.
- Meet eligibility requirements for the Emergency Response Team.
- Attend meetings and training events as required.

**WHAT YOU MUST HAVE**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Higher NITEC or Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Science, or equivalent operations experience.
- 3-4 years of relevant technical experience in the Pharmaceutical, or manufacturing-based industry, including manufacturing operations support.
- Good stewardship awareness (including cGMP, regulatory inspection preparation, SHE)
- Good knowledge in applicable regulations and divisional policies/guidelines (especially cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance, environmental control, process/cleaning/equipment validation, change control and manufacturing practices).
- Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity & Result Driven
- Focus on Customers & Patients & Make Rapid Disciplined Decisions
- Act with Courage & Candour, Build Talent & Foster Collaboration
- Demonstrate Our Company's Inclusive Behaviours & Effective communication skills

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**
- Opportunities across various functional group within biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Diverse and dynamic team that focuses on development and success.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

**Who we are **

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New