Chemical Technician (Manufacturing/ Pharma/ GMP)

Chemical Technician (Manufacturing/ Pharma/ GMP) 12 Months Contract Location: Gul Circle Up to $3,000 + Shift Allowance Industry: Pharmaceutical Our client aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable, and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges. Job Purpose • Operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensuring that the product is manufactured within set production schedule and to the required standards of quality in a safe, efficient, responsible and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities: • Operate the different streams of the plant for their specific processes. • Each of these processes comprises the following activities. • Handover checks computerised and/or manual. • Obtaining, following and completing process related documentation. • Pre and post batch cleaning of vessels and lines. • Pre batch checks. • Charging vessels either manually or via a pump. • Post charging checks and taking corrective action where necessary. • Adjusting and monitoring process conditions as required to start the process. • Monitoring process; both with computer and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, colour, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly. • Carrying out routine sampling and Bulk packing and testing of samples as required. • Recognise end point of the reaction and altering process parameter to stop reaction. • Transferring product to the next stage. • Comply with HSE and quality policies and defined procedures. Bring out unsafe conditions and acts / procedures for correction. • Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Supervisor of any process abnormalities. • Maintain product separation and accurate labelling of all documents, bags and vessels at all times. • Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures including cleanrooms. • Request and collect raw materials and consumables, observe clean areas procedures, monitor raw materials stock and notify Shift Supervisor for any abnormalities. • Notify Shift Supervisor of requirements for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing, LOTO etc. • Perform basic maintenance of equipment using tools such as TPM. • At the Shift Supervisor's request, to carry out on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians, incorporating cGMP and safety procedures. • To observe cGMP and Health & Safety rules and regulations at work at all times in accordance with Company set standards. • To be aware of the potentially hazardous nature of the chemicals in the area and must take the appropriate precautions when using them. • Maintain housekeeping of the plant, daily API cleanrooms cleanings and provide suggestions for improvements. • To operate ancillary facilities e.g. water system, tank farms, solvent recovery, salt crushing activities etc. Requirements: • Minimum NITEC or Higher NITEC in Chemical Processing or related • Be prepared to work 12-hour shifts and overtime. • Able to perform manual handling tasks including lifting of materials which are weights up to 25kg. • Medically fit, and to be part of Company’s firefighter CERT team. • Able to use process control systems for operation of plant equipment • Familiar with operation of manufacturing equipment such reactors, centrifuges, filters, dryers etc • Familiar and able to apply GMP in manufacturing processes • Able to identify and manage hazards that may occur within biopharmaceutical plant Lim Pey Chyi - Apple.lim@manpower.com.sg Recruitment Consultant (R2090579) Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd EA Licence: 02C3423