Pharmaceutical Technician II

Role Overview

This role is for a pharmaceutical production technician in Singapore who will carry out trained manufacturing, formulation, inspection, packaging, and support activities in a regulated GMP environment. The position involves working on a 12-hour night-shift schedule and handling tasks in cleanroom, cold-room, office, and hazardous-material settings.

Work Schedule

The job follows a 12-hour night shift pattern.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed under strict GMP controls and cleanroom standards. Personal items such as hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, and facial hair are not permitted in the cleanroom. The role may also require work in cold rooms/freezers at -22°F / -6°C, where contact lenses are not allowed and prescription glasses will be provided. The employee may work in office areas and around hazardous or toxic materials.

Key Duties

The technician will be expected to operate and support pharmaceutical manufacturing activities in line with company procedures, cGMP requirements, and batch documentation.

Additional Information

All tasks must be completed only after the required training has been finished. The role also includes compliance-related participation in EHS, business compliance, cGMP, and other relevant matters. Any quality concerns must be escalated immediately to the manager or lead technician.

Important Note

Any other responsibilities may be assigned by the manager as needed.

Requirements

• Set up and run pharmaceutical production equipment, including sterile high-speed filling lines, autoclaves, parts and vial washers, depyrogenation tunnels, formulation systems, HMI interfaces, automatic CIP/SIP processes, and inspection/packaging equipment such as AVIM, labeling, and cartoning machines, following approved SOPs and batch records.
• Carry out formulation work for production batches, including dispensing and preparing drug substances and excipients according to SOPs and batch instructions.
• Handle parts preparation, washing, and sterilization of materials used in production.
• Support packing of the final product and transfer it to the freezer in accordance with procedure and batch records.
• Complete all mandatory training before performing any task.
• Apply strict aseptic techniques whenever aseptic operations are involved.
• Clean and maintain production equipment and classified manufacturing areas as required by SOPs and batch records.
• Prepare batch records and logbooks accurately and on time, following Good Documentation Practice.
• Move materials needed for batch manufacturing according to SOPs and batch records.
• Prepare filters for testing and perform filter integrity testing.
• Load and unload batches or loads from equipment during production activities.
• Check stocks of consumables and inform the manager or lead technician when supplies need replenishing.
• Maintain safety and quality compliance at all times and promptly report any abnormalities.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and GMP requirements without exception.
• Perform visual inspection, labeling, and packaging of finished drug products, as well as in-process sampling, inspection, and checks on semi-finished products.

Eligibility

Candidates should be able to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including rotating night shifts, and should be prepared to follow strict GMP, cleanroom, and safety rules. The role is suitable for individuals with relevant manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience who can work well in a team.

Education

Minimum qualification: O Level, NITEC/ITE, or a Diploma in a relevant field.

Experience

Preferred experience includes 1 to 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry, or 3 to 5 years of work experience in any industry.

Skills

The role requires strong GMP awareness, safe working practices, sterile manufacturing discipline, teamwork, attention to detail, documentation accuracy, equipment operation, aseptic handling, and the ability to work rotating shifts.