Job description
Join Wuxi Biologics Biopharmaceuticals Singapore Private Limited as a Biotechnologist focused on Media and Buffer Preparation. In this pivotal manufacturing role at our Tuas facility, you will help set up and operate end-to-end production processes to support high-yield, compliant biologics manufacturing. You will work within a GMP-compliant environment, ensuring precise preparation of growth media, buffers, and critical reagents used in upstream processes. You will collaborate with production, QA, QC, and engineering teams to meet daily productivity targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
What you will do
Key responsibilities include preparing and verifying media and buffers per SOPs, maintaining traceability of reagents, calibrating and maintaining preparation equipment, and adhering to cleanroom and aseptic techniques. You will participate in optimisation trials, provide data for batch records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers opportunities for hands-on learning, professional development in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and a path to broader process engineering or production leadership within a global company.
To succeed, you will need a practical foundation in biotechnology or a related field, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, able to follow precise instructions, document activities meticulously, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements. If you are passionate about enabling life-saving therapies through precise bioprocess support, we would like to hear from you.
We offer a structured onboarding program, competitive compensation, and opportunities to advance within a global biopharmaceutical leader. Wuxi Biologics Singapore provides comprehensive training on GMP, quality systems, and process optimization, along with a supportive team culture that values initiative and accountability.
Responsibility
- Assist in the setup and execution of end-to-end manufacturing operations for media and buffer preparation, ensuring productivity targets are met.
- Prepare, label, and verify media, buffers, and reagents according to SOPs and GMP guidelines; ensure traceability and proper documentation.
- Operate and maintain equipment used in media preparation (e.g., pH meters, balances, autoclaves) and monitor critical process parameters.
- Perform cleaning and sanitization of preparation rooms and equipment; maintain cleanroom conditions and adhere to PPE requirements.
- Support equipment qualification, calibration activities, and preventive maintenance as needed.
- Participate in scale-up trials, process optimization, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield and efficiency.
- Record data accurately in LIMS/production records, investigate deviations, and escalate issues to QA/QC as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, QC, Manufacturing, Engineering) to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Practical experience with media and buffer preparation, aseptic technique, and sterile handling in a biopharma or pharmaceutical environment.
- Familiarity with GMP/GLP, SOPs, documentation practices, and batch record integrity.
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, balances, and basic autoclave operation.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and strictly follow safety and regulatory requirements.
- Good communication and teamwork skills; willingness to participate in shift Work if required.
- Knowledge of LIMS/MES systems is a plus and a strong plus for candidates with prior GMP experience.