Biotechnologist Trainee (Career Conversion Program)

About the role

Sanofi's Career Conversion Program (CCP) offers a 15-month on-the-job training programme with WSG and Sanofi for mid-career new hires, existing employees and fresh graduates wishing to move into growth roles. The Biotechnologist Trainee reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and joins the manufacturing operations shift team in the Singapore facility of the Modulus project, contributing to steady-state production across Upstream, Downstream and Central Manufacturing Services (CMS) processes. The role is open to the Upstream, Downstream and CMS (Media & Buffer, Logistics) teams.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine cGMP manufacturing activities in Upstream, Downstream or CMS teams in line with process, quality and safety standards.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and digital and automation systems during day-to-day production runs.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the manufacturing areas.
• Keep regulatory and audit readiness by adhering consistently to procedures and documentation standards.
• Act as a key user of digital and automation applications such as ERP, MES and PCS.
• Take part in continuous improvement and optimization initiatives.
• Support batch documentation, deviation reporting and change control.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, risk assessments and training records, and support routine batch production, in-process checks and quality documentation.

Required profile

• NITEC or Diploma in an engineering or science discipline.
• Starting job grade commensurate with the highest education qualification and relevant experience.
• Prior internships or industrial attachments in biopharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations are advantageous.
• Able to work in a 12-hour rotating shift pattern of day and night shifts.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
• Good presentation and verbal communication skills, able to adapt to different stakeholders.
• Excellent technical writing skills.