THE OPPORTUNITY

• Opportunity to be a part of the Quality team in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Quality group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The Microbiologist will support testing/ monitoring functions pertaining to aseptic manufacturing and microbiological testing of Raw materials, Excipient, In-process materials, semi-finished and finished products manufactured in the plant facilities. What will you do

• Perform sampling/testing as per Standard Operating Procedures including relevant documentation work required for the inspection and the sampling such as sample label generation to perform SAP transaction
• Perform routine/non-routine quality monitoring, sampling and testing of Utility systems inclusive of Purified water, Water for Injection, Pure Steam, Compressed Air and Nitrogen systems.
• Perform the routine/ non-routine environmental monitoring for all required plants, facilities, cleanrooms, hygienic areas and labs, inclusive of particle monitoring test.
• Perform personnel qualification/re-qualification, and qualification/re-qualification of the cleanrooms
• Perform routine and Batch related Environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and other production areas and laboratory.
• Provide testing support to plant validation activities
• Carry out equipment cleaning sampling and facility cleaning activities sampling.
• Ensure that tasks as assigned are performed in a timely manner in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current GMPs and GLP with necessary safety precaution.
• Maintain complete and accurate recording of all sampling/testing performed in the relevant logbooks and worksheet.
• Report any anomaly (e.g. Out of specifications, Out of alert and atypical events) encountered during the sampling/testing and calibration/verification of laboratory equipment.
• Extend documentation support to the department by participating in Trend Reports, SOPs, protocols, test reports and any other work assigned by the Senior, Lead Microbiologist, Manager.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of various sampling & testing tools and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining good housekeeping of the work areas.
• Liaise with external vendors and service engineers for instrument calibration and maintenance, equipment validation, calibration and maintenance work.
• Conducts work in accordance with Company EHS procedures, guidelines and expectations and demonstrate best EHS practice.
• Maintains positive working relationships among employees and fosters an environment where employee engagement, empowerment, teamwork and accountability are the cultural norm
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor / Manager.

What you must have Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• 2 to 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• Previous OJT is preferred
• Good understanding of Safety and cGMP practices
• Computer Literacy
• Good oral and written communication skills

Job requirements

• Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology
• Desire to work in rotational shifts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

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\xe2\x80\x99s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Who we are\xe2\x80\xa6 We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, 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\xe2\x80\xa6 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\xe2\x80\x94and 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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
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