Job Description

Chemical Technician (WDA)
THE OPPORTUNITY

• This is a 2 years contract
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista's list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate and monitor the chemical processes assigned:

o Participate in the appropriate hand over of the processes
o Obtain, follow and complete process related documentation. Check prior shifts documentation for accuracy and thoroughness
o Clean vessels and lines prior to and following batches as required
o Conduct all required pre-batch checks
o Charge vessels with solids or liquids as directed in procedures
o Conduct post-charge verification checks and take any necessary corrective action
o Adjust and monitor process conditions as required
o Carry out routine sampling and sample testing as necessary
o Transfer process streams to other units in coordination with other staff
o Perform batch/ offloading operations
o Operate general facility service equipment such as acuum pumps, water systems, VOC scrubbers

• Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Production Lead of any process abnormalities
• Put on appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment for the process and the processing area
• Maintain material segregation and label appropriately and accurately all containers, bags, and vessels
• Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures, for both process and facilities as required
• Obtain and verify materials necessary for processing, monitor materials stock and notify Shift Production Lead in the event of a material or supply abnormality
• Notify Shift Production Lead of requirement for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work eg: depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing etc
• Perform material handling duties including forklift/reach truck operation driving
• Carry out assignments for alternate or simultaneous processes as directed
• Meet eligibility requirements for the Emergency Response Team
• Attend meetings and training events as required
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving problems that arise during the processing
• Participate in pre-commissioning and chemical commissioning activities as required under the direction of the Senior Manager, Operations and Shift Production Lead
• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matter where applicable
• Adhere to and comply with the company and departmental procedures, health and safety rules and regulations and comply with cGMP and good housekeeping at all times

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCE O levels, NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Engineering or its equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in the chemical or related industries
• Training will be provided - no experience is welcomed
• Good understanding of safe working practices, cGMP and good documentation practice

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Opportunities across various functional group within biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Diverse and dynamic team that focuses on development and success.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that's committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
WHO WE ARE
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us--and start making your impact today.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Secondary Language(s) :
Chemical Technician
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Requisition ID: R185160