Administered by the Workforce Advancement Federation (WAF), the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Biomedical Manufacturing Executives is a premier talent development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled professionals for Singapore’s Biomedical manufacturing industry. This comprehensive 15-month programme features structured on-the-job training (OJT) provided at Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pte Ltd (NSPM), facilitating the practical application of acquired knowledge and ensuring participants develop the essential competencies required for their roles.
Eligilibity for CCP:
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident;
• Minimum 21 years old;
• Mid-Career Individual: Graduated, or completed National Service, whichever is later, for at least 2 years* prior at the point of application; or
• Fresh Graduate: Graduated, or completed National Service, whichever is later;
• Not in a similar job function prior to joining Career Conversion Programme (CCP);
• Have not attended the same programme – Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Biomedical Manufacturing Executives / Professionals (Train-and-Place with Commitment to hire) – previously;
• Have not been funded under the same programme – Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Biomedical Manufacturing Executives / Professionals (Train-and-Place with Commitment to hire) – previously.
• Should not be shareholders, immediate ex-employees of Novartis, or be related to shareholders of Novartis.
Successful candidates must be able to commence the program by March 2025.
Job Purpose
Support all activities establishing and maintaining Microbiology lab in BioProduction Operations QC. Ensure all microbiological testing of samples for production support and documented in accordance with written testing SOP’s and in accordance with local and/or international regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain QC Micro/EM laboratory in full cGMP-compliance.
• Track and execute individual training requirements to ensure completion on time including new methods and instrumentation.
• Ensure laboratory operations are in accordance to cGMP standards
• Perform microbiological testing and EM sampling in accordance current testing monographs/SOPs and in accordance with local/ international regulations.
• Ensures that testing completed in a timely manner based on plan.
• Support laboratory routine operations such as inventory management and house-keepings.
• Support the optimization of work flows in the QC Micro/EM Laboratory.
Requirements
•Minimum Diploma with 4 to 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a cGMP environment. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• New entrants to biopharmaceutical industry and should not be holding a bond obligation with any organisation
• Related experience should be in GMP-regulated industries in Quality Control
• Background knowledge on analysis such as Bioburden and Endotoxin testing
• Preferrably a working knowledge of FDA and ex-USA regulatory requirements as well as industry quality management tools, standard, and quality systems.