Site Name: Singapore - Tuas Posted Date: Apr 9 2024 The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place with Commitment to Hire) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand. The training programme consists of 15 months of local attachment with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals A certificate will be given to successful trainees upon completion of the programme. Purpose: To perform testing and support related activities in QC Biological team Key Responsibilities: Perform routine and adhoc/ non-routine testing in the following areas with good observation of GMP requirements: Biological testings for raw materials release (All QA controlled materials). Biological testings refer to biochemistry and/ or microbiological testings. Biological testings for intermediates and product Biological testings for utilities (city water, purified water, water of injection, compressed gases, etc) Biological testings required to support manufacturing process validations and confirmations Perform routine environmental sampling in controlled environmental areas Initiate and participate in laboratory investigation (OOS / deviations / atypical results / invalid results) and assist in timely closure of the investigation and CAPA Perform equipment calibration, maintenance and validation Participate in method transfer / verification / validation Participate in peer review for verification of task and data Assist in SOP writing Identify and report problems in QC to QC Superintendent in a timely manner Practice 6S and ensure good housekeeping of laboratory, work area and equipment Ensure good inventory of QC materials (purchased and prepared materials / glassware) to support testings; ensure no over surplus of inventory Ensure wastes are disposed appropriately and promptly Adheres to all safety and security policies and practices Assist the Senior Superintendent/Superintendent in the management and operations of the team; may be indirectly responsible for a team of associates: Scheduling day-to-day shopfloor activities and resources handling to ensure timely availability of test results Reviews test reports to ensure accuracy of test results in accordance with corporate, regulatory and external agency regulations. Provides training to the team. Provides guidance, support and technical expertise to the team. Involves in investigation and protocol writing (when required) Involves in SOP writing and updating Organization and Problem Solving: Creates strong team morale and a culture of accountability and ownership Recommends and coordinates appropriate corrective actions to quality problems in conjunction with other teams/ departments Presents in timely manner major issues to the management with strategies on their resolution. Skills: Professional For QC Associate, fresh graduate in NITEC/ Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry For Senior QC Associate, NITEC/Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, with at least 2 years of working experiences or Fresh degree holder in Microbiology Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry. Increased number of years of experiences are required for higher positions. For Lead QC Associate, NITEC/Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, with at least 8 years of working experiences or Degree holder in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry with at least 4 years of working experiences. Technical Competent technical skills in the following: Good laboratory knowledge and hands-on experience in chemistry testings o Laboratory equipment qualification (advantage) Knowledge of cGLP & cGMP (advantage) Business Effective report writing skills Planning and Organizing skills Effective team player Analytical skills with logical thinking Good interpersonal skills Leadership skills (advantage) Competencies: Good command of English Good knowledge on usage of computers Where will I be based? You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Tuas. How can I apply? Applications are now open. Click on the button above to apply. 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