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The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Attach-and-Train) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand.
The training programme is a 15 months of structured on-the-job training with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals
What will you do?
As a Biotechnologist, you will participate in preparations, operations and completion of assigned process stages to ensure the production of bulk drug substances within establish timing and quality standards. Additionally, you will ensure good housekeeping of facilities so as to keep them in good operational order in line with cGMP, safety and environmental requirements.
Key responsibilities
Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements
Maintain area 5S and ensure good housekeeping of associated production facilities
Support utilities sample and environmental monitoring of the cleanrooms
Support batch processing and the related operate systems such as washing cabinet, autoclave, fermenter, harvest vessel, microfluidizer, mobile vessel, etc
Operate and maintain equipment such as magnetic stirrers, viscometers, pH meter, conductivity meters, turbidity meter and osmometer.
What will you learn?
Hands-on pharmaceutical manufacturing operation such as fermentation, purification, aseptic operations, chromatography, ultrafiltration, material preparation, buffer preparation and other essential processes.
cGMP Compliance and Quality Assurance
Safety and environment practices
Process knowledge and improvements
What are we looking for?
NITEC/ Higher NITEC/ Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ Life Science or relevant field.
Candidates without any prior experience but with relevant qualifications are highly encouraged to apply
Good troubleshooting skills
Highly effective communication, facilitation, negotiation, and teamwork skills are required.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic work environment with shifting demand. Continuous improvement mindset.
What do we offer you?
Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)
On-the-job training while working with a diversified team of professionals
Understand and experience the GSK Culture
Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired
Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills
Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website –
Learn more about the application process | GSK
You can learn more about GSK and our careers here https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/
Apply now!
Need help with your application?
Please email us at APAC.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.
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