Formulation Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum "O" Level, NITEC/ITE education, or Diploma in a relevant field
  • 1 to 2 years of applicable experience in the pharmaceutical sector or 3 to 5 years of professional experience in any field
  • Good understanding of safe working practices and cGMP
  • Eager to embark on a career within the pharmaceutical sector
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc
  • Tolerance for Cold Room/Freezers (-22°F/-6°C)
  • No contact lenses allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided
  • Ability to work in Office, Warehouse environments
  • Willingness to wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Comfort working with hazardous/toxic materials
  • Complete all relevant training before performing any tasks

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate pharmaceutical production equipment, including high-speed filling lines for sterile products, autoclave, parts and vial washers, depyrogenation tunnel, formulation process, HMI, automatic CIP/SIP processes, inspection and packaging line equipment, following relevant SOPs and the Batch Record
  • Conduct formulation activities for production batches, including the formulation and/or dispensing of all available drug substances and excipients
  • Prepare, wash, and sterilize parts and materials
  • Package and transfer the final product to the freezer
  • Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques and practices for aseptic operations
  • Maintain and clean production equipment and classified areas in the manufacturing area
  • Complete batch records and logbooks timely and with adherence to GDP standards
  • Transfer materials for batch manufacturing
  • Prepare filters for test execution and perform FIT (filter integrity testing)
  • Load/unload batches from equipment during production activities
  • Perform stock checks of consumables and inform the Manager/Lead technician of required materials
  • Adhere to safety and quality standards consistently and promptly notify the manager of any irregularities
  • Participate in EHS, business compliance, cGMP, and all other compliance-related matters
  • Carry out duties following SOPs and uphold GMP regulations consistently
  • Conduct visual inspections, labeling, and packaging on finished drug products, and perform in-process sampling and checks on semi-finished drug products
  • Complete any other duties as assigned by the Manager

Skills

GMP
GMP Safety Standards
Aseptic Techniques
Pharmaceutical Production Equipment
High-Speed Filling Lines
Autoclave
Vial Washers
Depyrogenation Tunnel
Formulation Process
HMI
CIP/SIP
Batch Records
GDP
Filter Integrity Testing
FIT

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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