Trainee Quality Control - Microbiology (Day Shift)

About the role

Lonza is hiring a trainee for its Quality Control Microbiology Day Shift team at the Tuas facility in Singapore. This is a fully site-based role within the Career Conversion Program (CCP), a 15-month on-the-job training period where structured training is delivered at participating companies so that trainees can apply what they learn and build the competencies needed for the job. The trainee works 12-hour day shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and analysis in a timely way to support business needs, including analysis of bulk products according to standard operating procedures and test methods.
• Document results in line with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Carry out environmental monitoring: collect samples from different areas of the facility, generate trends and report findings.
• Assist in process and environmental microbiology investigations as required.
• Help with method transfers and validation, and contribute to equipment qualification.
• Take part in technical selection of QC equipment, standards and reagents, and carry out assay trend analysis and document revisions.
• Provide general lab support such as housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory and ordering of supplies, and management of glassware and autoclaving.

Required profile

• Degree in a relevant science field or equivalent.
• Relevant laboratory experience in a biotech or medically related field.
• Experience and accomplishments that indicate the final position for which the candidate qualifies.
• Well versed in cGMP regulations and knowledge of area-specific responsibilities.

Required skills

• Intermediate and advanced microbiology techniques: bioburden, LAL, plating and counting, microbial identification, and EM tests such as air sampling, surface viable sampling and total particulate sampling.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.