Senior Biotechnologist

The (Senior) Biotechnologist will support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the manufacturing facility so as to achieve productivity targets and objectives in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner, and meeting Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and other regulatory standards. In addition,

Key Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

Operations

• Responsible to support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the future manufacturing facility. Manufacturing activities include:

Preparation and Supply of media, buffers and materials Manufacturing of intermediates and drug substance

• Optimize the utilization of capacity and manufacturing resource with sustain efficiency in:

Manpower (For Senior Biotechnologist) Process

• Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements

• Meet project milestones and deliverables, e.g:

Participate & Execute Commissioning and Qualification activities Small equipment sourcing and material introduction Collate process information to support detailed design Design and draft relevant document, e.g SOP, Checklist, OJT and WRA

• Identify areas for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency

• Carry out other related duties as assigned by N+1

Planning / Schedule

• Adherence to project timeline

Senior Biotechnologist

• Assigned as in-charge by process / operations area to provide guidance / leadership to ensure processes are completed

Training and Development

• Ensure that he / she is trained / qualified in the current effective SOP and OJT in accordance with the assigned training curricula prior to commencing operation

• Proactively engage N+1 to discuss personal development and follow up on agreed development plan

Senior Biotechnologist

• To provide guidance and support to new joiner ensuring his / her smooth transition to the new environment

• To develop oneself as a process SME

• Guide junior employees to ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity

• Conduct classroom and On-The-Job (OJT) training as assigned

Quality

• Comply with all relevant IOQ / commissioning protocol / SOP / batch record requirements

• Perform timely review of documentation and make necessary corrections

• Have good quality mindset and integrity to ensure equipment and processes are rightly tested such that products can be manufactured with the highest quality

• Participate in deviation investigation process (Process, Environmental, Maintenance / Equipment, QC) and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Participate in cGMP self-inspections to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements

Reporting / Documentation

• Operate key computer applications related to equipment used for production environment

• Ensure that all documentation, i.e IOQ and commissioning protocols, are correctly recorded, cGMP complied and maintained

• Maintain clear communication with N+1 and fellow colleagues, providing clear feedback of any items pertaining to safety, quality and efficiency

• Participate in development and generation of production checklists, SOPs, validation protocols and the regular review and updates of these documents

• Perform VS review of the completed documentation to ensure adherence to GDP

Senior Biotechnologist

• To lead design / drafting of working instruction & SOP to ensure that it is user friendly to improve GDP and also instructions within is clear and understandable for all levels

Technology Transfer

• Participate in new technology and / or new process transfer

Security / Safety / Environment

• Awareness and adherence to site safety procedure

• Ensure safe operations on the field

• Identify and report all potential safety issues (personal protection requirement, equipment protection, way of working. Etc)

• Ensure proper housekeeping of assigned production areas to minimize safety hazards

• Participate in Safety inspections

• Participate in Workplace Risk Assessment

Interface with other Department / Team

• Coordination with department colleagues to ensure

Timely supplies of materials and buffers Calibration / Maintenance activities are supported Open communication on sampling requirements to QC

• Establish good working relationship with QA, QC, Engineering (Calibration / Preventive Maintenance) to ensure smooth operations

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals.

• Nitec/Higher Nitec/ Diploma in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ Life Science or another relevant field.

• At least 2 years’ experience in biologics, pharmaceutical, chemical or other regulated manufacturing environment.

• Practical experience working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or similar regulations.

• Clear written and verbal communication for accurate documentation and handovers.

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