Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Description

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 three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023).

•    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.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our manufacturing site is looking for Pharmaceutical Technician to perform manufacturing operations per production schedule in in compliance with cGMP and achieve the operational objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

•    Responsible for completing all assigned pharm operations, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules.

•    Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.

•    Provides timely and accurate information to visual boards.

•    Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping.

•    Effectively communicates during shift handover.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•    A Diploma or Technical School graduate with minimum 2 years in operations and maintenance preferred

•    Must be willing to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night) including Sat/Sun. Shift allowance will be provided

This is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply

• Open to two years contract

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.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, cGMP Regulations, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Global Supply Chain, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Healthcare Innovation, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Management Process, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operations Consulting, Organizational Performance Management, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmacy, Production Operations, Production Scheduling, Shift Work {+ 2 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2025

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