Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Description

Please note: This is a 12-hours rotating shift role based in Joo Koon, Singapore.

Work Schedule

• Flex 12-hour shift (nights/rotating)

Environmental Conditions

• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards
• Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc.
• Cold Room/Freezers: -22°F / -6°C
• No contact lens allowed (prescriptive glasses will be provided)
• Office setting
• Some degree of PPE required (e.g., safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs)

What You Will Do

The incumbent will perform various tasks and activities listed below, for which they are appropriately trained, and are in compliance with cGMP, company and department SOPs, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pharmaceutical production equipment, including high-speed filling lines for sterile products, autoclave, parts and vial washers, depyrogenation tunnel, formulation process, HMI, automatic CIP/SIP processes, and inspection and packaging line equipment (e.g., AVIM, labelling and carton machine) as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.
• Perform formulation activities for production batches as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record, including formulation and/or dispensing of all available drug substances and excipients.
• Prepare, wash, and sterilize materials.
• Package and transfer the final product to the freezer as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.
• Complete all relevant training before executing any task at all times.
• For aseptic operations, strictly follow aseptic techniques and practices as per relevant SOPs.
• Carry out cleaning and upkeep of production equipment and classified areas in the manufacturing area as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.
• Complete relevant batch records and logbooks for tasks performed, with adherence to GDP (Good Documentation Practice).
• Transfer materials for manufacturing a batch as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.
• Prepare filters for test execution and perform FIT (filter integrity testing) as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.
• Support loading/unloading of loads/batches from equipment during production activities as per relevant SOPs and the Batch Record.
• Perform stock checks of consumables and inform the Manager/Lead Technician for required materials.
• Follow safety and quality compliance at all times, and communicate in a timely manner to the superior if any anomalies are observed.
• Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP, and other compliance-related matters (where applicable).
• Perform all tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintain strict compliance to GMP at all times; report all quality issues immediately to the Manager or Lead Technician.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Perform visual inspection, labeling, and packaging of finished drug products; perform in-process sampling on semi-finished drug products; conduct in-process inspections and checks.

Requirements

• Minimum: O Level, NITEC/ITE education, or Diploma in a relevant field
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in any industry
• Good understanding of safe working practices and cGMP
• Highly motivated to work in the pharmaceutical industry
• Able to work as a team
• Able to work rotating shifts