QC Lab Trainee - Attach and Train Program

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

The Attach & Train Programme is a structured talent development programme designed to build skilled talent for Singapore’s advanced biomedical manufacturing sector through practical, industry-based training that develops the technical skills and capabilities needed to support the industry’s current and future workforce needs.

As a QC Lab Trainee, you will work alongside experienced professionals during a 15-month structured training programme to support analytical and microbiological QC activities, including raw material, in-process, and API/BDS testing, as well as new product introduction, helping ensure the quality of medicines.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.
 

What You’ll Do

• Team Support: 
  • Support QC operations through timely conduct of test/review of routine testing and/or new product introduction activities. 
  • Support QC inventory management of reagents and reference standards.
  • Develop technical competency and jointly create a great place to work in.  
     
• Compliance (Quality and Safety) 
  • Build aspiration to become an SME in QC operational readiness (e.g., raw material, in-process, and API/BDS testing), infrastructure and instrumentation needs, and compliance readiness (e.g., Track & Trend), in accordance with cGMP, EHS, and regulatory expectations and global/site procedures. 
  • Author lab documentation per cGMP or EHS expectations of the global/local site procedural needs. 
  • Participate in resolution of manufacturing/laboratories investigation or exceptions for timely closure or issue resolution.  
  • Participate in internal/external audits and enables audit response for a successful outcome in sustaining licenses to operate.
     
• Infrastructure & Instrumentation 
  • Supports QC function infrastructure/instrumentation needs through supporting Preventive Maintenance/Calibration or Technology refresh.
     
• New Product Introduction, Projects & Continuous Improvement 
  • Participate in Test Method Transfer, Equipment qualification.
  • Any other task/projects assigned by line manager.

What You’ll Learn

• The opportunity to grow within AbbVie’s Quality Control team, gaining exposure to both API and biologics operations and seeing how the laboratory supports the quality of diverse medicines. 
• Hands-on experience in analytical and microbiological QC activities, including raw material and production sample testing, environmental monitoring, and new product introduction. 
• A strong foundation in cGMP and site standards, right-first-time laboratory practices, and contributing to a diverse, agile, and high-performing team. 

• Bachelors in Sciences (i.e. Biologicals, Biomedical, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical), Pharmacy, or Engineering (i.e. Biomedical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), or equivalent. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply 
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and technical writing skills. 
• Motivated and Independent. 
• Basic GMP knowledge/Experience in laboratory 
• Ability to work in dynamic, cross functional teams. 
• Mindfulness towards timeline 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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