Posted 3mo ago

QC Specialist

@ PSC Biotech
Singapore
OnsiteTemporary
Responsibilities:Test samples, Review results, Maintain LIMS
Requirements Summary:Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or life sciences with 1-3 years related experience; knowledge of cGMP in biotech/pharma environment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:LIMS, SOP, cGMP
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Job Description
Purpose

  • Part of the Micro/EM Team responsible for the following:
  • Performance of
    testing of EM / product stream samples to meet product release timelines and in
    accordance with cGMP regulations and Roche/Genentech standards.

  • Support
    manufacturing operations by timely completion of testing and disposition.

  • Continuous
    improvement of processes and technology, in collaboration with ASAT, to drive right
    first time and efficiencies.
     

  • Qualification and
    validation of test methods.

  • Supporting
    investigations of microbial contamination in production processes, classified
    environments, and critical utility systems.

  • Ensuring test
    methods and data are generated in a compliant manner following cGMPs. 


Key
Responsibilities

  • Testing and review of routine and non-routine environmental, raw material, product related samples in accordance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Test Methods (TM).
  • Perform EM which includes HVAC / BSC / HLFH / VLFH sampling, fingertips monitoring, compressed gases and water / clean steam sampling in accordance to cGMP procedures when required.
  • Documentation and review of results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or documents in accordance with cGMP Procedures.
  • Prepare EM reports / trend graph for product lot release and trend data analysis.
  • Review routine data and logbooks.
  • General lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, document archival, maintaining logbooks and inventory of lab supplies, etc.
  • Problem solving of testing related issues as well as troubleshooting of equipment.
  • Author and/or update existing SOPs, Forms, OJTs and TMs as needed.
  • Initiate discrepancy record, perform discrepancy assessment and identify corrective actions where necessary.
  • Train other analysts on methods and/or SOP.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all training required to support / perform GMP activities are completed timely.
  • Participate in internal / external audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Raise work notification, g2g shopping cart for
    purchase of consumables / reagent / media for Lab use. Follow up on the planned
    receipt, Delivery orders, invoices when required.

  • Understanding of basic microbiological
    principles (bioburden, LAL, plating and counting techniques, etc) and execution
    of intermediate techniques (DET, AET).

  • Participate in
    project, validation and process improvement works.

  • Perform equipment qualification / maintenance,
    liaise with external / contract lab / vendor.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of
    laboratory procedures and processes to ensure compliance to GMPs.

  • Provide forecast for consumables / reagent /
    media used and facilitate in budgeting and financial planning.

  • Perform sample receipt and storage of QC
    samples.

  • Manage the life-cycle process for retain and
    reserve/reference samples.

  • Manage and prepare the shipment of samples to
    Receiving labs.


Leadership

  • Work co-operatively with the Head of Micro/EM and QC Supervisor to create an environment of strong team spirit, timely and effective communications. Strive towards team’s objectives/goals, takes the initiative and proactively turn ideas into action – to make things happen.
  • Engage in proactive measures to promote a positive safety culture while ensuring all applicable Safety, Health and Environment requirements are fulfilled in alignment with corporate policy and local legal requirements.
  • Embody PT behaviors, lean principles and methods while fostering a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization by encouraging experimentation and learning.
  • A team player and the willingness to cover other colleagues in continued support of the Micro/EM operations.

Safety, Health & Environment

  • Comply with all RSTO’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements, never put oneself and others at safety & health risks, and report any workplace accidents, near misses and hazards as soon as practicable.
  • Observe all RSTO’s site security measures at all times, and report any suspicious characters/objects & damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.

Lean Production System

  • Embody
    PT Lean Production System (LPS), while demonstrating a continuous improvement
    mindset and behaviors through the use and application of LPS tools for
    continuous improvement initiatives.




Requirements

  • Degree
    in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or any Life
    Sciences discipline or equivalent
  • 1-3
    years of related working experience for degree holders or
    equivalent holders with combination of education and
    relative work experience
  • Related
    working experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical
    operating environment is a plus
Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:
  • Knowledge
    of cGMP relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
  • Knowledge
    of laboratory safety procedures
  • Able
    to determine when to escalate issue
  • Ability
    to organize and plan effectively
  • Good
    team player
  • Demonstrate
    excellent verbal and written communication skills in English