Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

• To work in a culturally diverse and high-performance team who has built a lot of capabilities in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• 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. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Technician will be joining a two-year WDA training program. The WDA program aims to support those who is willing to take up traineeship opportunities in biopharmaceutical sector. These traineeships will help candidates develop their skills professionally, equip them with valuable industry experience and allow them to gain a firmer foothold in the job market across various sectors. WHAT YOU WILL DO Critical responsibilities but not limited to:

• Provide support to complete assigned work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily.
• Provide support and assist supervisor to manage the projects. Coordinates vendors and contractors on maintenance activities, such as equipment installation, servicing, testing, and commissioning.
• Support maintenance inventory management (Spare parts of equipment /instruments)
• Support quality system improvement program (QSIP) roll out initiatives such as SOP, instructions, PM task list, etc.
• Support cGMP supplier qualification process.
• Support Contractor & Vendor management (Qualification, monitoring and documentation). Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable
• Support Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvement initiatives (i.e., audits, training, etc.)
• Involve in brainstorming and simple diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and lead/perform investigations.

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

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Engineering, or Science or its equivalent
• Min 2 years of working experience
• Good working experience in Project Management, or Mechanical or Electrical & Instrumental sectors will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong interests in biopharmaceutical industry

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals 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 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: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings: 1
Requisition ID:R192758