Trainee, Development Services (Characterization)

About the role

Lonza Singapore, Science Park Facility, is recruiting a trainee for its Development Services, joining the Characterization team within the Analytical Development department. The role focuses on protein characterization using mass spectrometry and other analytical methods. The Career Conversion Program (CCP) is a 15-month on-the-job training period carried out at the participating companies, and the position is fully site-based.

Key responsibilities

• Perform studies in compliance with ICH guidelines, GMP and business principles, delivering projects on time and efficiently.
• Execute analytical testing and interpret data, communicating progress and escalating challenges to the line manager, project teams and customers.
• Use techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, HPLC/UPLC, UV spectrophotometry, LC-MS (peptide mapping, intact mass analysis, oligosaccharide profiling), SEC-MALS and others.
• Create and qualify reference standards, run forced degradation, product characterization and biocompatibility studies, and exercise technical discretion in line with ICH guidelines.
• Review and approve GMP documentation such as SOPs, protocols and reports, and regulatory documents as required.
• Provide general lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to departmental safety and training programmes.

Required profile

• Degree in a relevant science field or equivalent.
• Understanding of mammalian cell culture theory and its application to protein production, purification and analysis.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Well organized, with good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality data on time.
• Flexibility to support other activities within the Analytical Development department.

Required skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in automation and lab analytics activities.

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in an inclusive, ethical workplace.
• A daily company bus from the MRT station near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• 15-month on-the-job training with close, real-time collaboration at the site.