Process Technician (1 year contract)

About the company

Givaudan creates food solutions, fragrances, and beauty and wellbeing products that aim to improve everyday life. With a global workforce of more than 17,000 people, the company offers a collaborative environment for learning, innovation, and personal growth. In Singapore, the role sits at the heart of activities serving the Asia-Pacific region, supported by research, development, production, and a perfumery school.

Role overview

This is a Process Technician position at the Pioneer Encapsulation Plant in Singapore on a 1-year contract. The role reports to the Production Manager and involves operating chemical production equipment to manufacture fragrance products of varying complexity while meeting quality standards and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Support commissioning and qualification work for production equipment and processes.
• Run chemical production operations independently using assigned machinery and equipment.
• Select the required raw materials or intermediates, then move and load them into production systems.
• Carry out in-process testing to confirm customer specifications are achieved, and record or escalate any deviations in line with standard procedures.
• Work from bill of materials and formula details to ensure correct quantities and sequencing of materials.
• Produce goods safely and in accordance with predefined process instructions and quality requirements.
• Read control instruments and maintain clear, accurate records for all production activities.
• Perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
• Investigate difficult technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare products for the next stage of production or final customer shipment according to department standards.
• Keep the production area orderly and sanitary, including housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
• Follow GMP, OSHA, and internal safety rules and other applicable site requirements.
• Train new operators on the job and support less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Ability to handle occasional lifting of up to 25 kg.
• Availability to work on a 3-shift schedule or 12-hour shift pattern.
• GCE N or O Level, or an equivalent qualification; alternatively, NITEC or a diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related manufacturing field.
• Secondary-level education or equivalent may be accepted if supported by substantial experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing work.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Basic chemistry knowledge.
• Forklift experience or an internal fork-truck certification is advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing processes and cGDP.
• Basic English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience using RF devices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with benefits.
• Strong opportunities for learning and career development.
• A creative team culture.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Paid time off and family leave.

Additional information

The position is based in Pioneer, Singapore, and the employee will report to the Production Manager. Givaudan welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and encourages diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or other personal circumstances.