Job Description

Associate Technician, Operations

THE OPPORTUNITY

Be part of the team that ensures sustainable products meets standard quality and committed to deliver to customers worldwide!

Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2023).

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

 
 

JOB PURPOSE

Perform manufacturing operations per production schedule in compliance with cGMP and achieve the operational objectives.

Meet Site's safety, health and environmental (SHE) performance objectives through compliance with site SHE rules.

Actively contribute to resolving problems/ opportunities in their work module.

MAIN RESPONSBILITIES

Manufacturing Excellence

Routine Operation

Tablet Manufacturing - Dispensing/Charging/Blending, Granulation, Compression, Film Coating.

Responsible for completing all assigned pharm operations, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules.

Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.

Provides timely and accurate information to visual boards.

Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping.

Effectively communicates during shift handover.

Non Routine Operation I Campaign turnaround Activities

Performs equipment cleaning/maintenance/calibration and equipment setup on any 1 of 3 modules in the allocated department below, and support equipment cleaning for all operations.

Responsible to support IQ/OQ/PQ when assigned.

Event, Atypical Investigations

Provide detailed information for all events and atypical to assist in notification /investigation.

Responsible to escalate pharm Operations issues to appropriate level when required.

Support in data collection to assist investigations.

Continuous lmprovement

Active participant in Kaizen events in pharm operations in accordance with Kaizen plans when assigned.

Quality/ SHE Stewardship

Quality

Ensures manufacturing related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.

Safety, Health & Environment

Ensures compliance to all Safety and cGMP requirements and participates as ERTi team member when assigned.

Highlights "Near Miss" and other improvement ideas for work environment.

People Excellence

Self

Exhibit a positive attitude and provide constructive feedback & solutions to issues /opportunities in the workplace.                                                                                                          '

Responsible to participate in improvement projects and actively generate ideas.

Develops and updates on career path with manager, which is aligned with Performance Management Process.

Ensures both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant against individual training requirements.

Use Tier process and other opportunities to engage positively with others to improve both communication+ teamwork skills.

Qualification:

A Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance in pharmaceutical environment.

Must be willing to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night).

Other Personal Attributes:

Strong background in operation of chemical/pharmaceutical systems including hands on experience.

Understand safety procedures/practices.

Familiarized with cGMP working environment.

Has a good writing and communication skill.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing and Operations; well-structured career path 

A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Chemical Plant Operations, Computer Literacy, Environmental Controls, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Maintenance Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Support, Pharmaceutical Production, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Production Scheduling, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), Safety Procedures, Shift Work, TB Screening, Technology Qualification, Troubleshooting, Union Experience

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/18/2025

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Requisition ID:R352971