Location: Tuas, Singapore
We have a great opportunity for a Biotechnologist to join our Manufacturing Central Operations – Material & Equipment Preparation (MCO-MEP) team at our Tuas site in Singapore. As a Biotechnologist, you will support the manufacture of therapeutic proteins by ensuring materials, equipment and manufacturing areas are prepared and ready for cGMP operations. Working in a cleanroom environment, you will gain hands-on experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment while contributing to safe, compliant and efficient operations.
What you will get
• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from MRT locations across Singapore to and from our Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Shift allowances and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Our full list of global benefits can be found on the Lonza Careers – Benefits page.
What you will do
• Perform material and equipment preparation activities in a cGMP manufacturing environment, following approved procedures and safety requirements.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain manufacturing equipment and cleanroom areas, including routine sanitization, 6S housekeeping, suite stocking and Kanban activities.
• Perform basic laboratory and operational tasks including sampling, pH, conductivity and osmolality measurements, while applying appropriate aseptic techniques.
• Execute manufacturing activities using SOPs, Batch Records and logbooks, and support sample submission through LIMS while maintaining accurate and compliant documentation.
• Develop competency in manufacturing equipment, critical process parameters and operational workflows, including DeltaV operations and standard batch/changeover progression.
• Support quality and compliance activities including deviations, environmental monitoring events, document revisions, validation activities and data integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA and other cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational issues, maintain production schedules and drive safe and efficient operations.
What we are looking for
• Diploma, NITEC or Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, manufacturing or cleanroom operations is preferred; candidates with relevant technical training are also encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of cGMP requirements, manufacturing procedures and data integrity principles is an advantage.
• Strong technical aptitude with the willingness to learn equipment operations, material preparation and basic process troubleshooting.
• Positive and proactive team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Ability to perform hands-on work in a cleanroom environment, including prolonged standing, equipment movement and manual handling of items up to 12 kg.
• Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern and maintain the required training and operational competencies.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Lonza Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
Singapore, Singapore
