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
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