Lab Analyst Microbiology jobs at West Pharma in Singapore, Singapore

In this role you will be in the permanent afternoon shift, focus on plant routine and/or non-routine of water and environment testing in Microbiology Laboratory. You will be responsible for lab equipment validation and maintenance to comply to cGMP.

• Conduct cleanroom monitoring according to respective test procedures.
• Perform water collection according to respective test procedures and compendial.
• Proper documentation and data entry of all test results.
• Ensure all quality documents are properly filed.
• Support method validations and equipment qualification / re-qualification.
• Support / assists laboratory investigation for deviations / non-conformances, Out-of-Specification (OOS) and etc.
• General laboratory support includes housekeeping, coordinate with vendor for troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, inventory of consumables / supply, etc.
• Support / assists to conduct risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Follow laboratory safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures required for the task assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in microbiology laboratory.
• Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Microbiology / Pharmaceutical Science / Life Science with minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience.

• Good communication skill; able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal manner.
• Good computer skill.
• Good teamwork player.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• GMP
• GDP

In this role, you will manage the Singapore Plant Support laboratory operation, lead, develop the Plant Support laboratory team and contribute to the global laboratory initiatives and activities.

• Perform and oversee routine and non-routine chemical tests of in-process products, finished goods, raw materials.
• Ensure adequacy of laboratory support systems such as equipment, consumables, peripherals, sterilization, reagent preparation, accessories and manpower.
• Develop and implement the local laboratory strategy (laboratory resource, laboratory budget and Capex plan), in accordance with the global site lab strategy and local site strategy, based on local and global sample volume demand forecast.
• Set up Chemical test equipment/ methods whenever required.
• Perform test method validation/ inter-lab round robins, and act as subject matter expert or liaison with other sites.
• Provide technical support in the form of Chemical investigations of test method, product, facilities, critical systems to facilitate timely resolution of OOS, deviations, non-conformances, specification review, etc.
• Represent Chemical laboratory as regulatory/ customer auditee and perform audits from Chemical aspects.
• Write/ review/ implement procedures/ protocols/ studies relating to Chemical tests.
• Recruit and ensure proper training of all Plant Support laboratory staff.
• Participate and support the locate site management and global lab activities.
• Drive continuous improvement for laboratory processes with regards to efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Quality: The job holder is aware of his/ her special responsibility for quality and conducts his/ her activities in accordance with the Company quality policy at all times by
  • (i) ensuring Good Manufacturing/ Laboratory Practices are in place
  • (ii) ensuring all documents used are up-to-date and proper records are kept
  • (iii) ensuring compliance to GMP requirements for the laboratory
  • (iv) advancing best practices in Data Integrity.
• SOP: The job holder is aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Safety: The job holder is aware of his/ her special responsibility towards health and safety in accordance with the company’s safety policy at all times by
  • (i) ensuring safety rules are adhered to at all times
  • (ii) ensuring personnel in the laboratory don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lean: Support and contribute actively to the Lean Sigma Programs and activities towards delivery of the set target by
  • (i) leading in lean initiatives in the laboratory
  • (ii) supporting lean initiatives in the plant.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical industry or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability to:
• Prioritize and complete multiple tasks. Has effective time management skills and can easily adapt to changes in priorities; needs little to no assistance in determining priorities and deliverables.
• Understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts with technical and non-technical audiences (written and verbal)
• Ability to collaborate with and effectively work as part of a global team.
• Active contribution to the progress of global projects and motivation to achieve deliverables in time
• proficient use of MS Office applications and (desirable Minitab, SAP and Master Control)
• Basic knowledge in Project Management in order to effectively collaborate with the global project management organization
• Self-reliant, diligent, flexible (with working time to fulfill requirements of a global role)
• Clear communication (fluent in written and verbal English required)
• Background in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence concepts.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Familiarity with cGMP and GLP
• Strong leadership qualities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Laboratory management experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical environment or equivalent
• Proficiency in English language (speak/ read/ write)

In this role, you will manage the Singapore Microbiology laboratory operations, lead, develop the Microbiology laboratory team and contribute to the global laboratory initiatives and activities.

• Perform and oversee routine and non-routine Microbiological tests of products, water systems and cleanrooms.
• Ensure adequacy of laboratory support systems such as equipment, consumables, peripherals, sterilization, reagent preparation, accessories and manpower.
• Develop and implement the local laboratory strategy (laboratory resource, laboratory budget and Capex plan) in accordance with the global site lab strategy and local site strategy, based on local and global sample volume demand forecast.
• Set up Microbiological/ Particulate test equipment/ methods whenever required.
• Provide technical support in the form of Microbiological investigations of test methods, products, facilities, critical systems to facilitate timely resolution of OOS, deviations, non-conformances, specification review, etc.
• Perform test method validation/ inter-lab round robins, and act as subject matter expert or liaison with other sites.
• Represent Microbiology laboratory as regulatory/ customer auditee and perform audits from Microbiology aspects.
• Perform environmental monitoring date trending of facilities and water systems.
• Write/ review/ implement procedures/ protocols/ studies relating to Microbiological tests.
• Recruit and ensure proper training of all Microbiological laboratory staff.
• Build up the Microbiological testing capacity in Singapore Laboratory and support the West network to perform Microbiological testing.
• Participate and support the locate site management and global lab activities.
• Drive continuous improvement for laboratory processes with regards to efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Quality: The job holder is aware of his/ her special responsibility for quality and conducts his/ her activities in accordance with the Company quality policy at all times by
  • (i) ensuring Good Manufacturing/ Laboratory Practices are in place
  • (ii) ensuring all documents used are up-to-date and proper records are kept
  • (iii) ensuring compliance to GMP requirements for the laboratory
  • (iv) advancing best practices in Data Integrity.
• SOP: The job holder is aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Safety: The job holder is aware of his/ her special responsibility towards health and safety in accordance with the company’s safety policy at all times by
  • (i) ensuring safety rules are adhered to at all times
  • (ii) ensuring personnel in the laboratory don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lean: Support and contribute actively to the Lean Sigma Programs and activities towards delivery of the set target by
  • (i) leading in lean initiatives in the laboratory
  • (ii) supporting lean initiatives in the plant.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or biomedical industry or equivalent

• Familiarity with cGMP and GLP
• Strong leadership qualities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Laboratory management experience in a pharmaceutical or biomedical industry or equivalent
• Proficiency in English language (speak/ read/ write)

In this role you will be in the permanent afternoon shift, focus on plant routine and/or non-routine of water and environment testing in Microbiology Laboratory. You will be responsible for lab equipment validation and maintenance to comply to cGMP.

• Conduct cleanroom monitoring according to respective test procedures.
• Perform water collection according to respective test procedures and compendial.
• Proper documentation and data entry of all test results.
• Ensure all quality documents are properly filed.
• Support method validations and equipment qualification / re-qualification.
• Support / assists laboratory investigation for deviations / non-conformances, Out-of-Specification (OOS) and etc.
• General laboratory support includes housekeeping, coordinate with vendor for troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, inventory of consumables / supply, etc.
• Support / assists to conduct risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Follow laboratory safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures required for the task assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in microbiology laboratory.
• Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Microbiology / Pharmaceutical Science / Life Science with minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience.

• Good communication skill; able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal manner.
• Good computer skill.
• Good teamwork player.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times

In this role you will be involved in routine and non-routine laboratory testing, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment in compliance to cGMP. You are required to ensure a continuous supply of laboratory operating items and proper laboratory housekeeping.

• Conduct testing of incoming raw materials and finished products according to respective test procedure and compendia methods.
• Co-ordinate and perform re-qualification of raw materials.
• Assist in, or conduct, investigations of lab tests (e.g. out-of-specifications, deviations).
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintenance of chemicals and consumables inventory.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of all chemicals used in the lab.
• Proper documentation and data entry of all test results.
• Ensure all quality documents are properly filed and maintained according to SOPs.
• Report all non-conformances and equipment failures to Chemist
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• Perform routine housekeeping and active participation in 5S.
• Ensure compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Follow laboratory safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures required for the task assigned.
• Support in audit preparation.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science
• Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Chemical Process Technology / Polymer Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry with minimum of two years relevant laboratory experience
• NITEC/Higher NITEC in Chemistry or related science

• Good communication skills; able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal manner.
• Good computer skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Good understanding and awareness of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.