Career Conversion Programme Operation Engineer

Help us get ahead of disease together with our Vaccines manufacturing.

Education required: BS or higher degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Biotechnology or related Life Science is required

Other requirements: Demonstrated skills and knowledge in problem solving stakeholder management analytical methods equipment handling process and validation as well as protocol and report writing and execution.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

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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 Singapores 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.

What will you do

As an Operations Engineer you will provide process and technical support to the Manufacturing Operations Teams (Fermentation and Purification Operations) to help the Value Stream achieve its operational objectives.

Your areas of support will include deviation investigations process and equipment troubleshooting CAPA management change management GMP documentation revision QMS gap analysis and risk assessment of technical topics. You will also lead continuous improvement projects and process optimization efforts.

In this role you will ensure smooth and continuous production by resolving process issues and implementing process improvements. You will collaborate with Engineering MSAT Supply Chain Management Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams to maintain controlled and compliant processes. This includes identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions optimizing efficiency through process improvements reducing process variability and minimizing costs while upholding high standards of quality.

What will you learn

• Manufacturing Operations: Gain hands-on experience in managing deviations and CAPAs conducting investigations and troubleshooting process and equipment issues.

• Continuous Improvement: Develop skills in identifying opportunities for process optimization and leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• Audit Preparation and Management: Learn how to prepare for and manage audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

• Project Management: Acquire knowledge in planning coordinating and executing various projects to meet organizational goals.

• Validations: Understand the principles and practices of validating processes equipment and systems to maintain quality and compliance.

• Environment Safety Health and Wellness: Gain insights into best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment ensuring the well-being of all employees.

What are we looking for

• A bachelors degree in engineering or a science discipline.

• Candidates with a strong relevant degree even without prior working experience are highly encouraged to apply.

• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.

• Exceptional communication facilitation negotiation and teamwork skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Adaptability to a fast-paced dynamic work environment with shifting demands

• A continuous improvement mindset.

What do we offer you

• An opportunity to understand and immerse yourself in the GSK culture.

• Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.

• The ability to apply and enhance your technical knowledge and skills.

• Development of essential soft skills including interpersonal communication and negotiation abilities.

• Complimentary transportation to and from the site to MRT stations at centralized locations across Singapore (specific to manufacturing sites).

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Why GSK
Uniting science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade as a successful growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make so were committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how together we deliver for patients shareholders and our people.

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