Chemical Technician (Pharma/ Shift/ GMP)

Chemical Technician (Pharma/ Shift/ GMP)

 

12 Months Contract

Location: Tuas

Up to $,000 + Shift Allowance  

Industry: Pharmaceutical

 

Our client aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable, and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges.

 

Job Purpose

• Operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensuring that the product is manufactured within set production schedule and to the required standards of quality in a safe, efficient, responsible and cost-effective manner.

 

Responsibilities:

• Operate the different streams of the plant for their specific processes.
• Each of these processes comprises the following activities.
  • Handover checks computerised and/or manual.
  • Obtaining, following and completing process related documentation.
  • Pre and post batch cleaning of vessels and lines.
  • Pre batch checks.
  • Charging vessels either manually or via a pump.
  • Post charging checks and taking corrective action where necessary.
  • Adjusting and monitoring process conditions as required to start the process.
  • Monitoring process; both with computer and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, colour, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly.
  • Carrying out routine sampling and Bulk packing and testing of samples as required.
  • Recognise end point of the reaction and altering process parameter to stop reaction.
  • Transferring product to the next stage.
• Comply with HSE and quality policies and defined procedures. Bring out unsafe conditions and acts / procedures for correction.
• Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Supervisor of any process abnormalities.
• Maintain product separation and accurate labelling of all documents, bags and vessels at all times.
• Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures including cleanrooms.
• Request and collect raw materials and consumables, observe clean areas procedures, monitor raw materials stock and notify Shift Supervisor for any abnormalities.
• Notify Shift Supervisor of requirements for maintenance.  Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing, LOTO etc.
• Perform basic maintenance of equipment using tools such as TPM.
• At the Shift Supervisor's request, to carry out on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians, incorporating cGMP and safety procedures.
• To observe cGMP and Health & Safety rules and regulations at work at all times in accordance with Company set standards.
• To be aware of the potentially hazardous nature of the chemicals in the area and must take the appropriate precautions when using them.
• Maintain housekeeping of the plant, daily API cleanrooms cleanings and provide suggestions for improvements.
• To operate ancillary facilities e.g. water system, tank farms, solvent recovery, salt crushing activities etc.

 

Requirements:

• Minimum NITEC or Higher NITEC in Chemical Processing or related
• Be prepared to work 12-hour shifts and overtime.
• Able to perform manual handling tasks including lifting of materials which are weights up to 25kg.
• To be part of Company’s firefighter CERT team.
• Able to use process control systems for operation of plant equipment
• Familiar with operation of manufacturing equipment such reactors, centrifuges, filters, dryers etc
• Familiar and able to apply GMP in manufacturing processes
• Able to identify and manage hazards that may occur within biopharmaceutical plant

 

 

Lim Pey Chyi - [email protected]

Recruitment Consultant (R2090579)

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

EA Licence: 02C3423