Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA)
MSD·Singapore
MSD is hiring a Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA) in Singapore. Posted 2026-08-21; applications close 2026-10-20 (in 56 days).
Role details
Associate Specialist, Quality Control (Incoming Laboratory)
The Associate Specialist in Quality Control (Incoming Laboratory) is responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, in-process samples, cleaning samples, environmental monitoring samples, utility systems, intermediates, and finished drug substances/products according to approved procedures.
- Participate in analytical method transfer/validation/verification, new product introduction, and equipment qualification.
- Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
- Provide inputs for the development and revision of analytical standards, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other GMP documents.
- Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory, and ensure inspection readiness.
- Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
- Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
- Perform review of laboratory documents such as orphan data checks and equipment logs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the direct manager.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Science/Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, or proven relevant experience.
- 0–3 years of applied professional work experience in a quality laboratory.
Personal Qualities
- Leadership skills and ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
- Customer focus with strong business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative, problem-solving attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Career Conversion Program (Workforce Singapore - WSG)
- Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only.
- PMETs/Mid-Careerists with no prior work experience in the biopharma industry are welcomed to apply.
- Open to a two-year contract.
Required Skills
- Adaptability
- Analytical Instrumentation
- Analytical Method Development
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Bioburden Testing
- Chemical Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Karl Fischer Titrations
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Techniques
- Microbiology Research
- Technical Transfer
- Technical Writing
- Teamwork
- Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy
Job Posting End Date
11/30/2026 (effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date).
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