Operations Technician 2

Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Our approach to R&D Position Summary You will join our Singapore manufacturing team to support and run production and manufacturing operations. You will work closely with supervisors, engineers and quality colleagues to operate equipment, follow regulated procedures and help improve processes. We value careful, curious people who communicate clearly, take ownership and learn quickly. This role offers hands-on experience, career development and the chance to make a meaningful impact while uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Operate and support end-to-end production activities following standardized procedures and safety rules. - Prepare and supply media, buffers and materials for production runs and manage material handling. - Assist with equipment set-up, changeovers, commissioning and qualification tasks and document outcomes. - Maintain accurate production records, support batch documentation and help draft simple SOPs and checklists. - Support investigations into process or equipment issues and contribute to corrective actions and improvements. - Participate in workplace safety checks, housekeeping and risk assessments to keep the area compliant. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Diploma or higher in biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences, manufacturing technology or a related field. - Practical laboratory, workshop or production experience from coursework, projects or prior internships. - Basic understanding of process operations, microbiology or aseptic techniques. - Clear spoken and written English and good record-keeping habits. - Able to work on-site full time in Singapore for the role. - Willingness to follow safety procedures and work within regulated manufacturing environments. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Prior experience or internship in biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical or food manufacturing. - Familiarity with good manufacturing practice and basic quality systems. - Exposure to fermentation, chromatography, filtration, equipment commissioning or buffer/media preparation. - Basic IT skills for data entry, spreadsheets and simple production systems. - Experience with troubleshooting, root cause thinking or process improvement methods. - Interest in building a career in production, process support, manufacturing excellence or quality. Work Arrangement This role is on-site in Singapore. You will work closely with shift teams, engineers and quality colleagues. Typical hours follow the assigned day shift schedule with possible participation in handovers or commissioning activities as needed. Ready to apply? If this role matches your skills and career goals, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a short note about what you hope to learn and contribute. We look forward to supporting your growth.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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