Associate Technician, Operations

About the Role

This opportunity serves as an excellent entry point into sterile manufacturing within a leading biopharmaceutical company's biotech facility in Tuas, Singapore. This position involves a 2-year contract under the Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

The organization is a top-ranked biopharmaceutical employer in Asia Pacific and Singapore, recognized consecutively in the Best Employers list from 2021 to 2023, with over 25 years of presence in Singapore and more than 60 years in the AP region.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment including high-speed sterile vial filling lines, robotic technologies, compounding panels, and automated CIP/SIP systems.
• Dispense, formulate, and fill batches of active biological products according to production schedules.
• Carry out routine quality control sampling and in-process testing at various manufacturing stages such as bioburden and water sampling.
• Conduct microbial swabbing and sampling of cleanroom environments and equipment.
• Clean and maintain Grade C and D cleanrooms along with production machinery.
• Execute filter integrity testing using automated test units.
• Prepare equipment by loading and initiating sterilization cycles in autoclaves.
• Accurately complete batch documentation and perform in-process sampling on semi-finished drug products.
• Perform visual inspections, labeling, and packaging duties on semi-finished products.
• Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.
• Report quality notifications or deviations promptly and participate in safety, health, environmental, and compliance activities.
• Escalate operational issues to Lead Technician or Shift Manager as necessary.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events aligned with pharmaceutical operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma or Technical School qualification in operations, maintenance, or related fields.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts on a 24x7 schedule.
• Minimum two years of professional experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and practices within industrial environments.

Additional Information

This role offers the chance to contribute to producing life-saving cancer medications as part of a diverse and gender-balanced team. The company promotes an inclusive culture that values diverse thinking and collective problem-solving. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.