# Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA)

[MSD](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/msd.md) · Singapore

MSD is hiring a Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA) in Singapore. Posted 2026-08-21; applications close 2026-10-20.

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Posted 4d ago.

## 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).

## Applying to this role

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Updated: 2026-08-25
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