Senior Chemical Technician (WDA)

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

· To work in a culturally diverse and high-performance team who has built a lot of capabilities in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

· 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Safety & Compliance

· Meet site's safety, health and environmental (SHE) performance objectives and participate in improvement initiatives

· Perform operations as per production operational needs and ensure Safety and cGMP requirements are met.

· Actively contribute to resolve problems and seek improvement opportunities within the work module assigned

· Ensure operations related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.

· Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) as a team member when assigned.

Enhance and uphold Operations Quality

· Responsible for completing all assigned operational tasks, whilst ensuring documentation is accurate and completed for the assigned equipment.

· Able to provide constructive feedback and solutions to issues identified in the workplace.

· Responsible to participate in improvement projects and actively contributes solutions.

· Ensure both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant based on training requirements.

· Use tier meetings and other opportunities to engage positively with others so as to foster team collaboration and co-create a high-performance work environment

Operations Excellence

· Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.

· Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping and pro-actively carry out minor works on equipment

· Effectively communicates throughout the shift and during shift handover. Escalate operational issues to appropriate level when required.

· Provide detailed information for all operational events to assist in Quality notification investigations.

· Perform routine GMP equipment cleaning/minor maintenance and equipment set-up, and support area cleaning as assigned.

· Resolve issues in a timely manner and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

· Situationally aware and safety conscious while operating the machinery / equipment.

· Ensure that the final API products meet safety and quality specifications

Problem solving

· Analyze and recommend solutions for identified issues

· Support Production and Maintenance teams on problem solving and troubleshooting.

· Able to properly assess the situation and understand when to escalate to a higher level.

· Work together with the team to use 5S tool to maintain the working environment and perform Kaizen for improvement activities.

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WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

· NITECH/Diploma in Technical Area

· Min 2 years experiences in preferably from manufacturing, oil & gas, semiconductor industries

· Strong background in operation of chemical systems including hands on experience.

· Familiarized with cGMP working environment and good understanding of safety practices

· Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.

· Basic knowledge in using Microsoft Office

· Open to 12 hours rotating shift (day/night) including Sat/Sun - shift allowance will be provided

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

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

· 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.

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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