Chemist I US MNC I Attractive Salary Package

Location
Discipline Life Sciences
Job Reference TC - 123654_1564466827
Salary Up to S$3000 per annum + allowance
Consultant Email tammy.chew@manpower.com.sg
EA License No. 02C3423

Our client is a US MNC and is a leader of the Pharmaceutical Industry. They are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join them as a Chemist.

Job Purpose:

  • Responsible for planning, scheduling and performing laboratory testing of raw materials, packaging components, excipients, in-process control samples, intermediates, semi-finished products, final drug substances and finished manufactured products.
  • Responsible for ensuring the analytical methods/ specifications used are in accordance with requirements specified in the company's Quality Standards, regulatory dossiers and pharmacopoeia.
  • Manage the calibration, maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment.
  • Conduct laboratory investigation on laboratory equipment failure, OOT and OOS.
  • Responsible for testing of developmental and clinical products as required.
  • Participate in analytical developmental activities as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform analytical testing on incoming raw materials, packaging components and excipients.
  • Carry out testing activities associated with release and stability testing of the in-process control samples, intermediates, semi-finished products, final drug substances & finished products.
  • Ensure tests assigned are performed in a timely manner in compliance to Standard Operating procedures with necessary laboratory safety precautions.
  • Carry out cleaning sample testing related to any equipment or facility cleaning activities.
  • Co-ordinate with respective IPT facilities on the timing of drug substances change-over.
  • Perform second person verification of other analysts' work.
  • Liaise and coordinate with external service providers in carrying out calibration/maintenance of lab equipment and tools when necessary.
  • Carry out lab equipment calibration and proper documentation of all instruments in laboratories.
  • Closely work with supervisor on the requirements of swabbing samples and to identify the appropriate sampling location and take swab samples for testing.
  • Participate in analytical method transfer/ validation and equipment qualifications when necessary.
  • Perform periodic reviews of existing cleaning method validation package & procedure, and to implement corrective actions for the periodic reviews.
  • Assist in writing protocol to support method transfer/validation, compendia! method verification and equipment qualifications when necessary.
  • Conduct in Laboratory investigation using 5 whys & fishbone to identify the root cause and its report writing. Ensure laboratory related actions are effectively implemented within agreed time frame, to continually improve processes, prevent waste, and eliminate rework.
  • Provides inputs to new Quality Standards and Standard Analytical Tests; implementing new Quality Standards once approved and obsoleting previous revisions
  • Revise and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect the current practice and ensuring that the current level of standard are met.
  • Oversee Annual Product Review to ensure that the activities are completed by the required timelines
  • Perform and maintain an acceptable level of good laboratory housekeeping.
  • Maintain inventory and control in-house stock, reference standards, chemical reagents, and consumables and ensure that there are sufficient stocks for testing.
  • Identify and execute laboratory efficiency improvement tasks, e.g., Kaizen.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/ Manager.

Requirements:

  • 0 - 3 years experience in pharmaceutical analysis is preferred.
  • Experience in operating laboratory equipment such as Particle size analyzer, GC, HPLC, Karl Fischer Titrator is preferred.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • A good team player with ability to handle task independently.
  • Understands of the IPT value stream and customer focused.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Self-motivated with strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to coach, motivate and lead others through change.
  • Analytical development mindset in research and commercialization activities.

If you're interested (or know of someone who would be), please do reach out to me for a confidential discussion, or send your resumes to Tammy Chew Wen Hui (R1877573) at tammy.chew@manpower.com.sg.

Thank you!

Tammy Chew Wen Hui EA License No.: 02C3423 Personnel Registration No.: R1877573

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