Chemical Technician (WDA) - 2 Year Contract

Overview

This role is part of the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) programme, offering a 2-year contract based in Singapore, which serves as the regional hub for Asia Pacific for a leading biopharmaceutical company ranked among the Best Employers in Singapore for 2020 and 2021. The company has a rich history, operating in Singapore for over 25 years and in the Asia Pacific region for more than 60 years.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee assigned chemical processes, including detailed hand-over of processes between shifts.
• Complete all relevant process documentation and verify accuracy of preceding shift records.
• Clean vessels and pipeline systems before and after batch operations.
• Conduct all necessary pre-batch inspections and prepare vessels by charging solids or liquids as specified.
• Perform post-charge verifications and apply corrective measures if required.
• Adjust and monitor process conditions by interpreting automation data and manual assessments.
• Carry out routine sampling and occasional testing, coordinating transfer of process streams to other units.
• Monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, color, salt and moisture content and adjust accordingly using Distributed Control System (DCS) and manual observations.
• Conduct batch and offloading activities and operate auxiliary equipment like vacuum pumps, water systems, and VOC scrubbers.
• Document all operational and analytical data, report abnormalities to Shift Production Lead.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain material segregation with accurate labeling.
• Perform routine inspections and cleaning for process and facility equipment.
• Manage materials for production, monitor inventory, and alert supervisors of shortages or anomalies.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements, prepare equipment for service tasks, including depressurizing and cleaning.
• Provide on-the-job training to fellow Chemical Technicians and assist in material handling including forklift and reach-truck operations.
• Support alternate or simultaneous processes as directed, participate in emergency response team, meetings, and training sessions, and maintain required qualifications and development milestones.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of Higher NITEC or Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Science, or equivalent practical operations experience.
• Strong awareness of good stewardship practices such as current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), regulatory inspection readiness, and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines, particularly in cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance, environmental control, validation, change control, and manufacturing practices.
• Exemplification of ethics, integrity, and a results-oriented mindset.
• A commitment to customer and patient focus with rapid but disciplined decision-making capability.
• Confidence to act with courage and candor, nurturing talent and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstration of inclusive behaviors and effective communication skills.

Additional Information

This opportunity is part of a Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals initiated by Workforce Singapore (WSG). Candidates must be Singaporean or Permanent Residents and are welcomed even if they are mid-career professionals or PMETs without prior biopharmaceutical industry experience. The programme offers traineeships designed to enhance professional skills, provide valuable industry exposure, and increase employability in the biopharmaceutical or related sectors.

The employer values diversity, inclusivity, and encourages open, respectful collaboration to foster innovation. It is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workplace.

This posting serves as a talent pipeline for anticipated roles within the organisation. By applying, candidates express their interest in future similar vacancies.