Associate Technician

Associate Technician (WDA)

· year contract, Career Conversion Program

· Based in Singapore

Looking for a hands-on role with great training and a supportive team? Whether you're returning to work or starting fresh, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills We have 8 positions available

· Chemical Technician

· Associate Technician, Operations x3

· Technician, Operations x2

· Tech, Maintenance x 2

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a technician you will join one of the teams who manufacture our medicines. The environment that these teams work in is a clean room environment doing filling and inspection of sterile vials. We are proud of being a diverse organization with an even split of genders at a technician level within Biotech.

As part of the continual evolution of our operations, you will be joining our newly created Inspection & Support Team. The core responsibility of this team will be to perform the vials inspection and routine EM sampling. This team will be work normal office hours (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) but is expected to step up to support the shift team on overtime if the business need arise.

The main shift team consist of approximately 10 people per shift working on a 24x7 shift pattern. The shift team focus on the operations related to filling of the vials which include Part Prep/ Autoclave, Formulation and Filling.

Expectations

Achieve Competency in the following:

1) Core Activities (Qualified in all 3 Core Activities)

• AVIM
• Manual Inspection
• Routine EM Sampling

2) Operating Modules (Optional but good to be qualified for at least 1 module)

• Parts Prep/ Autoclave
• Formulation
• Filling

3) Proficient in core systems (Perform independently)

• MES
• SAP
• GLIMS

4) Proficient all support activities (Perform independently)

• Cleaning & Sanitization
• Material Management
• Waste Management

5) MPS (Basic Knowledge)

• Standardized Work
• Problem Solving/ On-Point Problem Solving

Routine Operation

Core Activities

• Complete batch documentation as required including raising of exceptions in a DI compliant manner.
• Perform in-process sampling on semi-finished drug products
• Perform visual inspection, labeling and packaging on semi-finished drug products Perform all tasks in accordance with the standard operating procedures and maintain strict compliance to GMP at all times.
• Perform routine QC sampling and in-process testing of the product at various stages throughout manufacturing i.e bioburden sampling, water sampling
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of the Grade C & D cleanrooms and production equipment.

Other Support Activities

• Setup and operate pharmaceutical production equipment including high-speed filling lines forsterile injectables, robotic technology, compounding panels and automatic CIP/SIP.
• Dispense, formulate and fill active biological product batches as required to meet the production schedule.
• Microbial sampling and swabbing of room and equipment.
• Perform filter integrity testing using an automatic filter integrity test unit.
• Preparation of equipment including loading and starting of sterilisation cycles in autoclaves.

Event, Atypical Investigations

• Report QN/deviations if any.
• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and compliance matters, where applicable.
• Responsible to escalate Operations issues to Lead Tech or Shift Manager when required

Continuous Improvement

• Responsible to participant in Kaizen events in pharm operations in accordance with Kaizen plans when assigned

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance or any relevant studies
• Work non-Shift hours
• Must be willing to support overtime according to business needs
• Min 2 -8 years of working experience preferably in manufacturing industry preferred depending on the level of the role you are applying.
• Good understanding of safety procedures/practices.
• Good command of English to be able to read and understand procedures, write simple comments, and communicate with team.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Take initiative and willing to speak up

This is a Career Conversion Program (CCP for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train) under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with minimum 2 years of working experience
• Singaporeans/PRs only

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

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.