Chemical Technician (Pharma/Shift/GMP)

About the role

The Chemical Technician will operate and monitor chemical production activities in a GMP‑compliant pharmaceutical plant located in Tuas. The role ensures that products are manufactured on schedule, meet quality standards, and are produced safely and cost‑effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Operate multiple process streams, performing hand‑over checks and following documented procedures.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑batch cleaning of vessels and lines, and perform pre‑batch checks.
• Charge vessels manually or via pump, then verify post‑charging conditions.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, colour, moisture) using both computerized systems and manual observation.
• Perform routine sampling, bulk packing, and testing of samples.
• Identify reaction end‑points and modify parameters to stop the reaction.
• Transfer product to subsequent stages and maintain accurate labeling of all materials.
• Record operational and analytical data, reporting abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor.
• Execute routine clean‑room checks, scheduled cleaning, and housekeeping of the plant.
• Request raw materials, monitor stock, and support maintenance activities (de‑pressurising, LOTO, TPM tools).
• Provide on‑the‑job training to fellow technicians on cGMP and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum NITEC or higher diploma in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Ability to work shift patterns in a high‑throughput manufacturing environment.
• Strong awareness of chemical hazards and commitment to health & safety.

Required skills

• Operation of chemical process equipment and control systems.
• Process monitoring (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, moisture, colour).
• Batch cleaning and vessel preparation.
• Basic equipment maintenance using TPM tools.
• LOTO (Lock‑out/Tag‑out) procedures.
• cGMP compliance and documentation.
• Sampling, bulk packing, and analytical data recording.

What we offer

• 12‑month contract with competitive remuneration and shift allowance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
• Training and development in GMP and process engineering.