Career Conversion Programme

Site Name:
Singapore - Jurong

Posted Date:
Jul

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place with Commitment to Hire) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore's Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand.

The training programme consists of 15 months of local attachment with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. Due to the nature of this traineeship programme, kindly note that training allowances are CPF exempted.

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Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals
Role Description:
Set-up, maintain and repair Pilot Plant Equipment and Instrument to maximise plant availability and minimise product changeover times within the framework of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and EHS.

Trainee to be involved in:

• Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing all instruments and equipment in the Pilot Plant
• Decide on the trouble shooting approach to be taken and determine whether external resources (i.e. mechanical, instrument, automation or electrical) are required.
• Coordinate external resources, to trouble shoot and repair equipment and instruments.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely, cost effectively and to a very high quality.
• Assist Mechanical Technicians in disassembling and re-assembling activities associated with equipment cleanouts to allow product changeovers.
• Calibrate and set-up instruments prior to new product campaigns.
• Install and set-up instruments associated with mobile Pilot Plant equipment.
• Carry out implementation activities for minor plant modifications and capital projects, in line with defined specifications and budget.
• Communicate with the Shift Superintendent to prioritise the various maintenance and troubleshooting activities to be performed and report on the progress of all actions and on any escalation activities performed.
• Liaise with shift-based Instrument Technicians on other plants, as well as with mechanical and electrical technicians, the Automation Team and external contractors when external maintenance resources are required.
• Recommend spares to be kept as stock and tools to be purchased.
• Take personal responsibility for quality in all aspects of maintenance work that impact product quality.
• All work to be carried out in accordance to the permit-to-work system.
• Prepare Instrument trouble shooting and maintenance procedures.
• Train the Pilot Plant Mechanical Technicians in basic Instrument maintenance and trouble shooting activities.
• Ensure the cost effectiveness of all maintenance jobs by initiating and implementing Lean Sigma activities focusing on instrument reliability and maintenance standardisation.
• Provide timely technical advice to other departments to assist in continuous improvement processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge

We are looking for you with below attributes:

• NTC/ITC/Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines

What you will learn:

• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation
• Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7

Kindly note that our technician roles are operating on 12-hours shift operations from January 2025.
**Where will I be based?**
You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.

**How can I apply?****
Applications are now open. Click on the button above to apply.

We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis
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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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