Assoc. Tech, Operations

Job Description

Assoc Technician, Operations (WDA)

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 for sterile 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

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals 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.

WHO WE ARE…

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR...

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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.

Required Skills:

Equipment Maintenance, Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Troubleshooting, University Education

Preferred Skills:

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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):

Job Posting End Date:

12/5/2025

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