Chemical Technician jobs at Msd in Singapore, Singapore

Chemical Technician (WDA) 2 Year Contract

• This is part of the WDA programme – the contract will be 2 years in duration
• 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 two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the chemical processes assigned:

Each of these processes may comprise the following activities:

• Participate in an appropriate hand-over of the process(es) on which he / she is working.
• Obtain, follow and complete process related documentation. Check prior shifts' documentation for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Clean vessels and lines prior to and following batches as required.
• Conduct all required pre-batch checks.
• Charge vessels with solids or liquids as directed in procedures.
• Conduct post-charge verification checks and take any necessary corrective action.
• Adjust and monitor (using all information available, including automation input/outputs and personal inspection) process conditions as required.
• Carry out routine sampling, testing some samples as necessary.
• Transfer process streams to other units in coordination with other staff.
• Monitor process; both with Distributed Control System (DCS) and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, PH, volume, colour, salt content, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly.
• Perform Batch / Offloading operations.
• Operate general facility service equipment such as vacuum pumps, water systems, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) scrubbers.
• Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Production Lead of any process abnormalities.
• Put on appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment for the process and the processing area.
• Maintain material segregation and label appropriately and accurately all containers, bags and vessels.
• Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures, for both process and facilities as required.
• Obtain and verify materials necessary for processing, monitor materials stock and notify Shift Production Lead as necessary in the event of a material or supply abnormality.
• Notify Shift Production Lead of requirement for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing etc.
• Conduct on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians.
• Perform material handling duties including forklift/reach-truck operation driving.
• Carry out assignments for alternate or simultaneous processes as directed.
• Meet eligibility requirements for the Emergency Response Team.
• Attend meetings and training events as required.
• Maintain all qualifications and development milestones as necessary for duties.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Engineering(Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Science, or equivalent operations experience.

• Good stewardship awareness (including cGMP, regulatory inspection preparation, SHE)

• Good knowledge in applicable regulations and divisional policies/guidelines (especially cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance, environmental control, process/cleaning/equipment validation, change control and manufacturing practices).

• Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity & Result Driven

• Focus on Customers & Patients & Make Rapid Disciplined Decisions

• Act with Courage & Candor, Build Talent & Foster Collaboration

• Demonstrate Our Company's Inclusive Behaviors & Effective communication skills

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

This posting has been created to pipeline talent for prospective roles that we anticipate will be needed soon in our organization. By applying to this Pipeline Advertisement you will be submitting your interest to be contacted for roles similar to what is described in the Pipeline Advertisement.

This posting has been created to pipeline talent for prospective roles that we anticipate will be needed soon in our organization. By applying to this Pipeline Advertisement you will be submitting your interest to be contacted for roles similar to what is described in the Pipeline Advertisement.

Chemical Technician (WDA) 2 Year Contract

• This is part of the WDA programme – the contract will be 2 years in duration
• 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 two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the chemical processes assigned:

Each of these processes may comprise the following activities:

• Participate in an appropriate hand-over of the process(es) on which he / she is working.
• Obtain, follow and complete process related documentation. Check prior shifts' documentation for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Clean vessels and lines prior to and following batches as required.
• Conduct all required pre-batch checks.
• Charge vessels with solids or liquids as directed in procedures.
• Conduct post-charge verification checks and take any necessary corrective action.
• Adjust and monitor (using all information available, including automation input/outputs and personal inspection) process conditions as required.
• Carry out routine sampling, testing some samples as necessary.
• Transfer process streams to other units in coordination with other staff.
• Monitor process; both with Distributed Control System (DCS) and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, PH, volume, colour, salt content, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly.
• Perform Batch / Offloading operations.
• Operate general facility service equipment such as vacuum pumps, water systems, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) scrubbers.
• Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Production Lead of any process abnormalities.
• Put on appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment for the process and the processing area.
• Maintain material segregation and label appropriately and accurately all containers, bags and vessels.
• Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures, for both process and facilities as required.
• Obtain and verify materials necessary for processing, monitor materials stock and notify Shift Production Lead as necessary in the event of a material or supply abnormality.
• Notify Shift Production Lead of requirement for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing etc.
• Conduct on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians.
• Perform material handling duties including forklift/reach-truck operation driving.
• Carry out assignments for alternate or simultaneous processes as directed.
• Meet eligibility requirements for the Emergency Response Team.
• Attend meetings and training events as required.
• Maintain all qualifications and development milestones as necessary for duties.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Engineering(Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Science, or equivalent operations experience.

• Good stewardship awareness (including cGMP, regulatory inspection preparation, SHE)

• Good knowledge in applicable regulations and divisional policies/guidelines (especially cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance, environmental control, process/cleaning/equipment validation, change control and manufacturing practices).

• Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity & Result Driven

• Focus on Customers & Patients & Make Rapid Disciplined Decisions

• Act with Courage & Candor, Build Talent & Foster Collaboration

• Demonstrate Our Company's Inclusive Behaviors & Effective communication skills

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

·Fantastic entry point into the world of sterile manufacturing! Join our team of technicians in Tuas who manufacture lifesaving cancer medications. The position is a 2 year WDA contract at company’s Biotech facility.

• 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 two consecutive year ( 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Routine Operation

• 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.
• Perform routine QC sampling and in-process testing of the product at various stages throughout manufacturing i.e bioburden sampling, water sampling
• Microbial sampling and swabbing of room and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of the Grade C & D cleanrooms and production equipment.
• Perform filter integrity testing using an automatic filter integrity test unit.
• Preparation of equipment including loading and starting of sterilisation cycles in autoclaves.
• Complete batch documentation as required.
• 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.

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
• Must be willing to work in 24x7 rotating shift pattern
• Min 2 years of working experience preferably in manufacturing industry preferred
• Good understanding of safety procedures/practices.

What we look for…

This posting has been created to pipeline talent for prospective roles that we anticipate will be needed soon in our organization. By applying to this Pipeline Advertisement you will be submitting your interest to be contacted for roles similar to what is described in the Pipeline Advertisement.

Job Description

• 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.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our manufacturing site is looking for Pharmaceutical Technician to perform manufacturing operations per production schedule in in compliance with cGMP and achieve the operational objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for completing all assigned pharm operations, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules.
• Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.
• Provides timely and accurate information to visual boards.
• Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping.
• Effectively communicates during shift handover.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A Diploma or Technical School graduate with minimum 2 years in operations and maintenance preferred

• Must be willing to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night) including Sat/Sun. Shift allowance will be provided

This is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
• Open to two years contract

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Opportunities across various functional group within biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Diverse and dynamic team that focuses on development and success.

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.

Senior E&I Technician (WDA)

• 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 two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides support to complete work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily.

• Apply Safety requirements in all aspect of day to day work.

• Follow up and continue with the previous shift or day incomplete work.

• Provides simple troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions. Use Root cause analysis method for difficult or complex problem.

• Standby for any emergency repair after office hours / weekends and public holidays.

• Provide regular communication to stakeholders like operations and maintenance teams about equipment status.

• Maintain utility equipment like Chiller, Cooling tower, cold rooms, air compressors efficiently and reliably and to support production activities.

• Knowledge in instruments like temperature, Humidity sensors calibration.

• Maintain facilities in upright condition.

• Provide response to Alarms from utility equipment timely.

• Any other duties as and when assigned by the Supervisor / Manager

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Instrument & Control engineering or its equivalent

• 3 - 5 years of working experience in Utilities and Facilities or electrical/instrumentation field in the Petrochemical or Chemical or Oil & Gas or other related industries

• Simple report writing skills

Preferred qualifications:

• EMA electrician’s license will be an advantage.

• Knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practice will be an advantage.

This posting has been created to pipeline talent for prospective roles that we anticipate will be needed soon in our organization. By applying to this Pipeline Advertisement you will be submitting your interest to be contacted for roles similar to what is described in the Pipeline Advertisement.

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 (2020, 2021, 2022).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Job Purpose

• Plans, organizes, performs engineering and maintenance activities related to the installation, modifications, troubleshooting, repairs, calibrations and maintenance of equipment / system to ensure that they are safe, efficiently, reliable and meet GMP/ regulatory / production requirements.
• Other engineering activities include maintaining spares and parts storage, operation of utilities supplies and up-keeping of facilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists team lead to complete work activities timely, efficiently and satisfactorily
• Follow up and continue with the previous shift or day incomplete work
• Collates and reports the team shift or day activities to the team lead
• Provides troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions
• Standby for any emergency repair after office hours / weekends and public holidays
• Operates and maintains Utilities and Production support equipment efficiently and reliably to support production activities
• Performs and coordinates utilities shutdown, startup, swing over, and equipment servicing and inspection
• Identifies, executes and reports improvement to routine work activities
• Participates in the improvement to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy cost/usage and other cost saving/avoidance projects
• Performs jobs assigned by Supervisor pertaining to installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment, with adherence to site change control procedures or minor projects
• Performs testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) activities
• Carries out Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvement initiatives (i.e., audits, training, etc) and submit recommendation
• Performs job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance for the MEI systems and facilities to ensure efficient running of equipment (e.g. checking line components, servicing of sensors, lubrication of bearings, servicing of dryer)
• Performs calibrations and preventive maintenance on all types of industrial instruments for temperature, pressure, level, flow, RH and analyzers (e.g. Sensors, indicators, recorders, transmitters, transducers, control valves, annunciators, pH and conductivity meters)
• Executes CMMS Work Instruction from process plants (e.g. Isolation and Reconnection of electrical supply, leakages, replace faulty part, troubleshoot/repair any E/I or mechanical faults)
• Performs basic troubleshooting of the PLC, BMS, EMS and FAS systems
• Ability to perform machining and fabrication activities
• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable
• Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors

cGMP Standards

• Understands and follows proper cGMP principles and Worldwide Quality Standards related to the execution of assigned work

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to routine and simple problems
• Able to properly assess the situation and understand when to escalate to a higher level

Leading Self or Others, and Department

• Works with minimum direct supervision
• Seeks advice in personal and professional development

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualification:

• Diploma / ITC/ NTC in Mechanical, Mechantronics, Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Experience:

• 5 years experience in maintenance or related fields;
• Work experience in the pharmaceutical (preferred) or chemical or semiconductor industry
• PUB electrician license will be an advantage
• Fitting and welding skills will be an added advantage

Other Attributes:

• Demonstrates Ethics & Integrity
• Drive Results
• Focus on Customers & Patients
• Make Rapid Disciplined Decisions
• Act with Courage & Candor
• Build Talent
• Foster Collaboration
• Ability to prepare simple report
• Communicates in a clear and unambiguous manner

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

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

What we look for…

This posting has been created to pipeline talent for prospective roles that we anticipate will be needed soon in our organization. By applying to this Pipeline Advertisement you will be submitting your interest to be contacted for roles similar to what is described in the Pipeline Advertisement.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

• This is a 2-year traineeship contract located at our TUAS plant.

• 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 two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Technician plans, organizes, performs engineering and maintenance activities related to the installation, modifications, troubleshooting, repairs, calibrations and maintenance of equipment / system to ensure that they are safe, efficiently, reliable and meet GMP/ regulatory / production requirements at production plant.

• Provides support to complete work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily.

• Apply Safety requirements in all aspect of day-to-day work.

• Follow up and continue with the previous shift or day incomplete work.

• Provides simple troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions. Use Root cause analysis method for difficult or complex problem.

• Standby for any emergency repair after office hours / weekends and public holidays.

• Provide regular communication to stakeholders like operations and maintenance teams about equipment status.

• Maintain utility equipment like Chiller, Cooling tower, cold rooms, air compressors efficiently and reliably and to support production activities.

• Knowledge in instruments like temperature, Humidity sensors calibration.

• Maintain facilities in upright condition.

• Provide response to Alarms from utility equipment timely.

• Any other duties as and when assigned by the Supervisor / Manager.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Instrument & Control engineering or its equivalent.

• 3 - 5 years of working experience in Utilities and Facilities orelectrical/instrumentationfield in the Petrochemical or Chemical or Oil & Gas or other related industries

• Simple report writing skills

Preferred qualifications:

• EMA electrician’s license will be an advantage.
  Knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practice will be an advantage.

This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only

• PMETs or Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply

• Open to two years contract

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Opportunities across various functional group within biopharmaceutical manufacturing

• Diverse and dynamic team that focuses on development and success.

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.