Microbiologist 2 year contract WDA
Microbiologist 2 year contract WDA
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Job Description
- Based in Singapore the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statistas list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years ().
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
This position reports to the Manager in the Microbiology Laboratory of Biotechnology Facility.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform routine/non-routinequality monitoringsampling andtesting ofUtility systems inclusive of Purified water Water for Injection Pure steam. Compressed air and Nitrogen systems.
- Perform theroutine/non-routineenvironmental monitoring for allrequired plants facilities clean rooms hygienic areas and labs inclusive of particle monitoring test.
- Perform personnel qualification and re-qualificationand also to lead qualification and re-qualificationof the clean rooms when necessary.
- Providetestingsupporttoplantvalidationactivities
- Perform in-process andrelease samples testing ofexcipient/ packaging components forthedifferent drug products semi-finished drugproduct and drug substances. i.e. Sterility test Bacterial endotoxin test Bioburden test Microbial Limits Test etc. as appropriate.
- Performroutine andBatch related Environmental monitoring inclean rooms andother production areas and laboratory.
- PerformMediaReceivalSterilitycheckandGrowthPromotionTestsformediausedfor testing.
- Perform initial Quality Controlcheck and regular QCchecks on ready-to-use cultures andmaintenance of cell cultures.
- Perform microbial identification(Bacteriamoldandyeast)inwaterenvironmentandproductsamples.
- PerformperiodicreviewofclosedoutValidationDocumentpackagesandStandardOperating Procedures.
- Extend documentation support to the department by participating in writing/revising of SOPs protocols Testreports andany other work assigned bytheSenior Lead Microbiologist Sr/Manager Microbiology.
- Liaisewithexternalvendorsoninstrumentcalibrationandmaintenance.
- Solicitquotationsoflaboratoryconsumables.
- Maintaincontinuoussupplyoflaboratoryconsumables
- Participate inSHE Business Compliance cGMP and allother compliance-relatedmatters where applicable.
- SuperviseandoverseeThirdPartyContractorswhereapplicable
- Liaisewithotherdepartmentfortrainingneedsandtechnicalsupport
- Liaise with vendor and service engineers/ESPsfor equipment validation calibration andmaintenance work.
- Needtocoordinatewithsuppliersofmicrobiologicalmediaandotherequipment.
- Need to coordinate with Quality respective Plant operations Projects and Engineering & Maintenance
- Anyotherdutiesas assignedbytheSupervisor/Manager
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
To be successful in this role you will have:
Qualifications:
Degree in Microbiology / Science (general) / related Engineering field
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
Good understanding of Safety and cGMP practices
Computer Literacy
Good oral and written communication skills
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 anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
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Travel Requirements:
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Job Posting End Date:
09/22/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
