Process Engineer / Chemist (WDA)

MSD·Singapore·Operations

MSD is hiring a Process Engineer / Chemist (WDA) in Singapore. Posted 2026-06-17; applications close 2026-08-23 (in 29 days).

Role details

Process Engineer/Chemist (WDA)

Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP), and a top-ranked biopharmaceutical company recognized by the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore (2020, 2021).

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

Role Summary

The Process Engineer/ Chemist (WDA) provides technical supply support on the commercialization and manufacture of drug products/substances.

What You Will Do

  • Supports all technical or process activities, including investigations, validation and qualification processes, risk and impact assessments, and process safety management activities.
  • Supports continuous process improvement activities to enhance site performance metrics, contributes to the global company technical network to share site experiences and knowledge, and continuously expands personal expertise.
  • Supports the introduction of new products to the site and the transfer of drug products to other facilities.

What You Must Have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and/or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience from oil and gas, semiconductor, or manufacturing industries (preferred).
  • Good verbal communication skills and technical writing skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Career Conversion Programme (CCP) – Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train)

This is a Career Conversion Programme (CCP) under Workforce Singapore (WSG). Candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

  • PMETs/Mid-Careerists with no prior work experience in the biopharma industry are welcome to apply.
  • Singaporeans/PRs only.
  • Open to a two-year contract.

What You Can Expect

  • Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing, with a well-structured career path.
  • A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solutions to customers worldwide.
  • A highly engaging team focused on innovating the future.

Required Skills

  • Biopharmaceutical Industry
  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Biopharmaceutics
  • Commercialization
  • Contractor Oversight
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • Engineering Standards
  • Equipment Qualification
  • Estimation and Planning
  • GMP Compliance
  • GMP Validation
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Quality Control
  • Manufacturing Scale-Up
  • Mechatronics
  • New Product Development
  • Oil and Gas Production
  • Oral Communications
  • Pharmaceutical Biology
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Process Control
  • Process Design
  • Process Optimization
  • Process Scale-Up

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Work Setup

  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
  • Travel Requirements: Not specified
  • Shift: Not specified
  • Relocation: Not specified
  • VISA Sponsorship: Not specified
  • Valid Driving License: Not specified
  • Hazardous Material(s): Not specified

Job Posting End Date

08/31/2026

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