Senior Chemist - QC Lab

About the role

A biopharmaceutical company based in Singapore, which is the regional hub for Asia Pacific and has been there for more than 25 years, is hiring a QC Senior Chemist. The role reports to the Quality Lab Manager in the manufacturing plant and covers QC laboratory analytical activities, with the expectation of becoming a subject-matter expert in assigned tasks within a cGMP environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, review and release, train and perform laboratory testing, method evaluation and qualification for finished products, cleaning samples, intermediates and other samples.
• Represent the QC Lab in safety and compliance walkthroughs and respond to regulatory, compliance and audit enquiries.
• Take part in deviation management, including report writing and CAPA implementation.
• Prepare and support lab-related metrics, data review and reporting.
• Carry out other critical lab activities assigned by the Lab Manager.

Required profile

• 4 to 6 years of QC lab experience in a GMP environment; chromatographic analysis knowledge is preferred.
• Technical competency in analytical troubleshooting and demonstrated knowledge of QC lab operations.
• Potential to teach and coach the team on technical and business-process aspects of analytical testing.
• Meticulous, with effective written and verbal communication, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• After 12 months, expected to work independently with good communication, writing and decision-making skills, and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Required skills

• Analytical instrumentation and analytical method development
• GMP compliance and laboratory documentation
• Chromatographic analysis (preferred)

What we offer

• Career path across manufacturing areas and a state-of-the-art facility.
• Regular employment status; relocation visa sponsorship available.