Trainee - Biotechnologist (MM)

The Career Conversion Program (CCP) training period lasts for 15 months. Structured on-the-job training (OJT) will be provided and conducted at the participating companies to facilitate the application of learning and to ensure that individuals acquire necessary competencies to perform at their job.

The Biotechnologist is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Expectations for each position are built upon those described in the preceding level. There will be some physical work required to handle equipment and materials. During the course of routine work, the Intern is expected to be working in clean rooms most of the time. This position reports to the Senior/ Section Lead/ Manager of the Manufacturing Large Scale, Small Scale or Centralized Operations Team.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.

What you'll do:

• Learn and perform well-defined procedures within a GMP manufacturing setting

• Perform equipment monitoring & and basic 6S housekeeping

• Perform basic laboratory tasks (e.g. sampling, pH/ conductivity/ osmolality measurements etc.)

• Perform routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility standards

• Trained & signed off on Performance Measures (PMs) relating to CIP/ SIP/ basic tank & instrument operations

• Demonstrate aseptic technique in the handling of product/ materials

• Perform basic process & equipment troubleshooting

• Multi-task on equipment preparations & operations to ensure adherence to schedule

• Attain full competency in the performance of all operations relevant to manufacturing areas assigned.

• Display basic process & equipment troubleshooting ability under routine scenarios.

• Become a technical process expert by exhibiting basic understanding of critical process/operational parameters and target/acceptable ranges, as well as interactions between different process parameters.

• Use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), logbooks & Batch Records (BRs) effectively & competently

• Submit samples via Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Materials & Equipment Preparations

• Able to identify the correct materials by part number and FEFO lots.

• Select appropriate Dispensing Booths/Hoods and Weight balance.

• Identify sampling requirements based on material RMS.

• Assemble Autoclave assembly per SOP.

• Able to perform equipment wash without stains and residues.

Solutions Preparations

• Enhanced knowledge of the different setup and equipment use between customers for different operations, e.g.: CIPs and buffer/media transfer

• Able to identify and lead the installation of the different set up and equipment for different customers for different operations, e.g.: CIPs and buffer/media transfer

• Understand the criticality of setting up the right path and equipment for different customers

• In depth knowledge of the different set up and the equipment use between single use and the conventional stainless steel equipment

• Able to formulate plans for executing CIPs to meet different customers requirement, e.g., the CIPs of the HTST.

What we’re looking for:

• Diploma/ Degree in relevant science discipline (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous eye for detail
• Systematic
• Positive team player

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.