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QC Specialist

PSC Biotech
Temporary
On-site
Boon Lay Way, South East, Singapore
Healthcare
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  • Part of the Micro/EM Team responsible for the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Performance of testing of EM / product stream samples to meet product release timelines and in accordance with cGMP regulations and Roche/Genentech standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Support manufacturing operations by timely completion of testing and disposition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Continuous improvement of processes and technology, in collaboration with ASAT, to drive right first time and efficiencies.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Qualification and validation of test methods.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Supporting investigations of microbial contamination in production processes, classified environments, and critical utility systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Ensuring test methods and data are generated in a compliant manner following cGMPs. <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
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    • Testing and review of routine and non -routine environmental, raw material, product related samples in accordance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Test Methods (TM). <\/span>
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    • Perform EM which includes HVAC / BSC / HLFH / VLFH sampling, fingertips monitoring, compressed gases and water / clean steam sampling in accordance to cGMP procedures when required.<\/span>
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    • Documentation and review of results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or documents in accordance with cGMP Procedures.<\/span>
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    • Prepare EM reports / trend graph for product lot release and trend data analysis.<\/span>
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    • Review routine data and logbooks.<\/span>
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    • General lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, document archival, maintaining logbooks and inventory of lab supplies, etc.<\/span>
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    • Problem solving of testing related issues as well as troubleshooting of equipment.<\/span>
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    • Author and/or update existing SOPs, Forms, OJTs and TMs as needed.<\/span>
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    • Initiate discrepancy record, perform discrepancy assessment and identify corrective actions where necessary.<\/span>
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    • Train other analysts on methods and/or SOP.<\/span>
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    • Responsible for ensuring that all training required to support / perform GMP activities are completed timely.<\/span>
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    • Participate in internal / external audits and regulatory inspections.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Raise work notification, g2g shopping cart for purchase of consumables / reagent / media for Lab use. Follow up on the planned receipt, Delivery orders, invoices when required.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Understanding of basic microbiological principles (bioburden, LAL, plating and counting techniques, etc) and execution of intermediate techniques (DET, AET).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Participate in project, validation and process improvement works.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Perform equipment qualification / maintenance, liaise with external / contract lab / vendor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and processes to ensure compliance to GMPs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Provide forecast for consumables / reagent / media used and facilitate in budgeting and financial planning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Perform sample receipt and storage of QC samples.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Manage the life -cycle process for retain and reserve/reference samples.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Manage and prepare the shipment of samples to Receiving labs.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Leadership<\/span>
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      • Work co -operatively with the Head of Micro/EM and QC Supervisor to create an environment of strong team spirit, timely and effective communications. Strive towards team’s objectives/goals, takes the initiative and proactively turn ideas into action – to make things happen. <\/span>
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      • Engage in proactive measures to promote a positive safety culture while ensuring all applicable Safety, Health and Environment requirements are fulfilled in alignment with corporate policy and local legal requirements.<\/span>
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      • Embody PT behaviors, lean principles and methods while fostering a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization by encouraging experimentation and learning.<\/span>
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      • A team player and the willingness to cover other colleagues in continued support of the Micro/EM operations.<\/span>
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        Safety, Health & Environment<\/span>
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        • Comply with all RSTO’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements, never put oneself and others at safety & health risks, and report any workplace accidents, near misses and hazards as soon as practicable. <\/span>
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        • Observe all RSTO’s site security measures at all times, and report any suspicious characters/objects & damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.<\/span><\/span>
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          Lean Production System<\/span><\/span>
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          • Embody PT Lean Production System (LPS), while demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and behaviors through the use and application of LPS tools for continuous improvement initiatives.<\/span><\/span>
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            Requirements<\/h3>
            • Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or any Life Sciences discipline or equivalent
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            • 1 -3 years of related working experience for degree holders or equivalent holders with combination of education and relative work experience
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            • Related working experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical operating environment is a plus
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              Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:<\/b>
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              • Knowledge of cGMP relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
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              • Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures
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              • Able to determine when to escalate issue
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              • Ability to organize and plan effectively
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              • Good team player
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              • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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