MSAT Chemist Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

The Attach and Train Programme (AnT) is a structured talent development programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for Singapore’s advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme with GSK, gaining hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals in a world-leading biopharmaceutical environment.

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid-career individuals who are passionate about developing a career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, we can only consider Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals

Role Description:

As a MSAT Chemist, you can expect to plan, organise and carry out experimental work with the objective of:

• Improving existing processes on plant 
• Developing and making improvements to processes for new products so as to contribute to the successful introduction of new products/ processes to the plant
• Evaluating raw materials
• Providing troubleshooting support to the operations department

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Ensure process optimization for a specific product to make improvements to processes with respect to yield, quality, output, cost savings, robustness etc. in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements and ensure suitability for Secondary process performance
• Undertake troubleshooting of problems relating to the plant/ processes to ensure the effective and prompt resolution of issues/ salvage of batch/ development of novel re-work methods for treatment of substandard batches
• Ensure proper documentation and filing for a specific product (includes laboratory notebooks, technical memos, analytical raw data, risk assessments, etc.) in compliance with GMP and GLP requirements
• Supervise technicians and junior staff to ensure good and safe work practice
• Act as a product custodian and ensure the provision of first-line product-specific technical support to its customers (internal and external)
• Provide technical support for routine manufacture and to commissioning teams in the commissioning of established/ new products, as well as conduct training in process chemistry to the relevant parties
• Evaluate the quality of raw materials and intermediates to ensure that it meets company’s specifications, and liaise with external suppliers to provide feedback on the quality of materials
• Support technical, genotoxic and material risk assessment for change implementation and maintenance of the control strategy throughout product lifecycle
• Support trending and review of key process parameters and attributes as part of Continued Process Verification (CPV)
• Provide technical support for routine process decontamination activities (includes identify process residues, support cleaning risk assessment, cleaning limits calculation, support unknown peak investigation, improvement to current decontamination method, etc)

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience in a laboratory environment in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent is desired

Competencies / Skills:

• Sound knowledge of organic, organometallic chemistry
• Sound analytical knowledge
• Sound plant knowledge
• Sound knowledge of cGMP/ GLP
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and hazards
• Financial awareness
• General business awareness
• Good communication skills

What do we offer?

• Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)
• On-the-job training while working with a diversified team of professionals 
• Understand and experience the GSK Culture 
• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired
• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills 
• Employee benefits including medical and insurance coverage, leave entitlements and onsite cafeteria benefits
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore  

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!

Need help with your application?

Please email us at APAC.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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