Associate Scientist I

merckgroup Singapore, Singapore
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Associate Scientist I

 

Work Your Magic with us!  

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

We are a leading science and technology company. Its life science business offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.  

 

Your Role

Reporting into the Manager/Lab Manager-Biosafety Testing, the Associate Scientist I– Biosafety Testing is responsible for performing a wide variety of routine tasks to support GLP and GMP operations and primarily focusses on Microbiology / Mycoplasma related to biosafety testing. Responsibilities include performing assays required to characterize product, laboratory housekeeping, and preparation of reagents, stock control and general equipment maintenance.  

 

The Associate Scientist I is also responsible for training and / or mentoring junior members of lab personnel. The ability to maintain effective working relationships with support services, scientists and laboratory personnel will be critical for success in this role. Training will be provided upon onboarding to ensure you are trained to the qualifying level before performing any routine testing. 

 

Brief role description:  

You should be able to perform the following functions independently, with minimal guidance. 

  • Works within the Microbiology laboratory following Standard Operating Procedures and relevant compliance regulations to ensure routine and custom studies are completed on time and accurately recorded to meet appropriate scientific and GLP/GMP regulatory standards

  • Trains and mentors newer / junior members of lab personnel

  • Author of laboratory protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workbooks for projects and raise and progress Change Control for new service introduction

  • Actively reviews and improves working documents (Protocols, Technical Specifications, SOP’s, batch records and workbooks) via document control

  • Performs peer review of raw data records as required

  • Performs assay validations according to the relevant protocols

  • Maintains SOP’s, laboratory books, forms ensuring removal of superceded versions (where appropriate)

  • Informs relevant personnel immediately when any deviation occurred during routine testing and acts according to instruction to raise a deviation

  • Raises and progresses deviation and Corrective or Preventive Action (CAPA) records in a timely manner

  • Maintains stock control in the laboratory and order consumables and reagents through i-procurement

  • Carries out housekeeping and equipment checks as appropriate to ensure that laboratory compliance is maintained at all times

  • Performs environmental and personnel monitoring activities

  • Proactively implements improvements to laboratory processes and procedures to improve efficiencies and reduce waste

  • Ensure lab is at constant audit readiness state

  • Participate in internal Quality Audit or regulatory audit if required

  • Maintains a clean, tidy and safe work environment at all times

  • Ensures a safe and healthy work environment at all times by not only complying with but actively embracing health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of yourself and others within the workplace

  • The above list of job functions is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. Job descriptions will be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

 

Who You Are: 

  • Minimum Degree in Biological Sciences or higher qualification in relevant scientific subject

  • 2 plus years of working experience in Biologics or Biopharmaceutical industry

  • 2 plus years of working experience in scientific laboratory role with minimum 1 year in regulated environment (GLP/GMP or equivalent)

  • Demonstrable scientific understanding about Microbiology Assays

  • Quality mindset and good understanding of GMP/GLP

Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Good oral and written communication skills in English

  • Capability on problem solving, customer service and planning skills

  • ERP experience is an asset (Oracle / SAP/ LIMS/ Trackwise)

  • Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

  • Adheres to safety SOPs and follows safe work practices

  • Always ensures a safe and healthy work environment

  • Team player, proactive and willing to take ownership

  • Flexibility to work overtime or shifts to cover Business spikes/ needs when necessary.

 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

 

Job Requisition ID:  299305

Location:  Singapore

Career Level:  C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model:  Full-time

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