(Entry Level) Quality Sampling & Materials Handling Associate (GMP/ Pharma/ Contract)

Quality Sampling & Materials Handling Associate (GMP/ Pharma/ Contract) 12-Months Contract Location: Tuas  Salary up to $3,000 depending on experience Industry : Pharmaceutical Our client specializes in producing high-quality pharmaceutical products, supporting global healthcare with advanced technology. Job Purpose: • Ensures that raw materials and other materials are sampled, handled, documented, stored, and issued in full compliance with GMP and data integrity standards. • Execute precise sampling operations that directly support manufacturing and quality release activities while upholding the highest pharmaceutical quality and patient safety standards. Responsibilities Quality Control Sampling Responsibilities • Perform sampling of raw materials, One-time-use technologies and consumables in strict accordance with approved SOPs, sampling plans, and GMP requirements. • Apply validated sampling techniques and equipment (e.g., sampling thieves, scoops, syringes) to ensure representative samples while minimizing contamination risks. • Accurately label, document, and segregate samples, including batch numbers, dates, quantities, storage conditions. • Conduct visual inspections during sampling and report any deviations, abnormalities, or out-of-specification observations immediately. • Lead or contribute to investigations of sampling-related deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, or complaints, including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation. • Maintain sampling records, logbooks, and electronic systems (e.g., LIMS, SAP, or equivalent) in full compliance with ALCOA+ principles. • Ensure personal hygiene, room disinfection, gowning, and ongoing training compliance for GMP-regulated areas. Logistics & Warehouse Operations Support Responsibilities • Coordinate receipt, quarantine, storage, and distribution of incoming QC samples (internal and external) while adhering to GDP and GMP storage conditions (e.g., 2–8°C, ambient, frozen). • Manage outbound sample shipments to external testing labs, stability chambers, or contract manufacturers, including preparation of documentation, temperature-controlled packaging, and carrier coordination. • Maintain inventory of sampling consumables and logistics supplies; initiate orders and perform reconciliations as needed. • Collaborate with warehouse and transport partners to ensure seamless sample flow and compliance with applicable import/export regulations. • Support kitting, staging, and material issuance for manufacturing and QC activities. Documentation & Systems Responsibilities • Accurately execute transactions in warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP EWM, iSHIFT, or equivalent). • Maintain complete and traceable records for sampling logs, inventory movements, temperature monitoring, checklists, and other documentation. • Ensure all records and transactions are completed in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. Requirements • Higher NITEC or Diploma in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a closely related scientific/technical field • Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment, with direct involvement in quality control sampling, sample management, materials handling, warehouse operations, or logistics support. • Good working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), data integrity principles (ALCOA+), and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, WHO, EU GMP Annexes, or equivalent). • Proven hands-on experience in sampling techniques for raw materials, One-time-use technologies and consumable including aseptic practices and cleanroom operations where applicable • Familiarity with knowledge of electronic systems for documentation and transactions (e.g., ERP platforms such as SAP, Laboratory Information Management Systems – LIMS – or equivalent); ability to learn new systems quickly in a greenfield environment. • Documented training or certification in GMP/GDP fundamentals (internal company certification, WHO GMP, or equivalent); additional knowledge of temperature-controlled (cold-chain) logistics, stability/expiry management, and material quarantine/release processes is highly desirable. Lim Pey Chyi - Apple.lim@manpower.com.sg Recruitment Consultant (R2090579) Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd EA Licence: 02C3423