Senior Biotechnologist 2

Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary You will lead and support bioprocess operations at our Singapore manufacturing site. You will work closely with operations, engineering and quality colleagues to run production steps, support commissioning and improve processes. We value careful, curious people who take ownership, communicate clearly and help others learn. This role offers hands-on technical growth, visible impact on supply capability, and the chance to unite 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 supervise end-to-end bioprocess steps following standard procedures and safety rules. - Support equipment commissioning, qualification and handover for new lines and systems. - Prepare media, buffers and materials and manage material handling for production runs. - Maintain accurate production and validation records and support batch documentation. - Investigate process or equipment issues and help implement corrective actions and improvements. - Coach and guide junior colleagues, support on-the-job training and share process knowledge. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Diploma or degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or a related field. - Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in bioprocessing, manufacturing or technical operations. - Practical experience with fermentation, purification, filtration or media/buffer preparation. - Clear spoken and written English and strong record-keeping skills. - Able to work on-site full time in Singapore. This role is on-site. - Comfortable working within regulated manufacturing environments and following safety and quality procedures. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Experience in commissioning, qualification, validation or technology transfer in a regulated environment. - Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practice and basic quality systems. - Experience using process control systems and common production IT tools. - Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and experience with root cause analysis. - Exposure to process improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma. - Experience training or mentoring team members and developing work instructions or SOPs. Work Arrangement This role is on-site in Singapore. You will work with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering and quality. Hours follow the assigned shift or day schedule depending on operational needs. What we offer You will join a team focused on learning, practical development and meaningful outcomes. You will gain hands-on technical experience, build specialist skills and contribute to work that helps patients. We support career progression, mentoring and opportunities to work on commissioning and technology transfer projects. How to apply If this role matches your skills and ambitions, 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 encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to support inclusion.

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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