TnP Trainee - Operations Technician - #1209828

Site Name: Singapore - Jurong

Posted Date: Apr 9 2024

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place with Commitment to Hire) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand.

The training programme consists of 15 months of local attachment with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals

A certificate will be given to successful trainees upon completion of the programme.

Role Description:

VS1

This position reports to the Production Superintendent and is an integral member of Production Shift Team. GSK is committed to an employee-orientated, high performance culture that emphasises process automation, quality compliance and continuous improvement.

Trainee to be involved in:

• To execute key process operations in accordance to established batch instructions and schedule to make APIs and intermediates as well as plant changeover
• To learn Process and Workplace Safety and cGMP knowledge for manufacturing and to demonstrate understanding during execution
• To identify opportunity for improvements and able to carry out short term improvement projects to achieve benefit
• Inspects and maintains house-keeping of his assigned area for clean and safe working conditions as well as ensuring that personal protection equipment and safety equipment are maintained ready for use.
• Perform plant trouble shooting using appropriate problem- solving tool to minimize plant stoppages and safety or quality incidents.
  
  
  

VS2

This position reports to the Shift Operations Superintendent and is an integral member of Operations Team. GSK is committed to an employee-orientated, high performance culture that emphasises process automation, quality compliance and continuous improvement.

Trainee will be trained to operate all API manufacturing related equipment and facilities in his assigned area in compliance with GMP and EHS requirements. Trainee to adhere to strict recording and filling of batch / manufacturing records, process safety and general housekeeping of all work areas. To provide practical processing inputs to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Trainee to be involved in:

• Involve in hands-on execution of the plant operations and assist in trouble-shooting
• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
• Perform raw material dispensing and equipment configuration with additional logistical support responsibility
• Prior experience with analytical instrument will be a plus point
• Actively support continuous improvement initiative
• Support quality or safety related investigation using appropriate problem-solving tool to determine the root causes and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Support Quality & Safety audits
• Adhere to any applicable EHS requirements
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry and physical principles
  
  
  

We are looking for you with below attributes:

VS1

• ITE/ Diploma in Chemical Process/ Technology/ Engineering related
  
  
  

VS2

• NTC/ITC/Diploma/Degree in Science or Engineering
  
  
  

What you will learn:

VS1

• Foundational on-the-job training experience working in cGMP and key Global Supply API manufacturing site with state of art manufacturing facilities, including first in class Continuous Manufacturing facility
• To train to be an advocate for Continuous Improvement, with introductory basics on Lean Sigma concepts and coaching by supervisors to complete practical application through completion of improvement project
  
  
  

VS2

• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of pharmaceutical plant operation
• Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry and physical principles
• Ability and willingness to work on 8-hour shift operations
  
  
  

Where will I be based?

You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.

How can I apply?

Applications are now open. Click on the button above to apply.

We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis!

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Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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