Associate, Quality Control Lab

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As a Chemist, QC Operations, you are tasked to assist on QC Operations and continuous improvement in the lab at Tuas.

Job Purpose

Responsible in planning and establishing robust and effective laboratory systems, state of art equipment/technologies to support product/method lifecycles. Maintaining laboratory compliance standards to be inspection ready. Drive and promote a continuous improvement culture to improve safety, quality and efficiency of QC workflow and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform test/task and provide guidance to junior associates in accordance to established Local SOP, Alcon CORP & VCG SOP, OSHA and regulatory requirements. Ensure timely completion of the testing/ task. Ensure testing right first time.
• Govern the lifecycle of stability management program in accordance to established SOP and relevant requirements. Responsible for protocol & report writing, data trending and analyses.
• Plan, manage and maintain laboratory equipment (PM/Cal/Unscheduled Maintenance) to ensure optimal lab operation.
• Perform troubleshooting, investigate underlying causes, technical faults and issues pertaining to laboratory equipment, method or practices.
• Timely report non-conformance, out-of-specification, out-of-trend, out-of-expectation events. Lead or assist in root cause analyses for product defects and quality lapses and take effective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Timely completion of all compliance activities without overdue, including but not limited to non-conformance investigation, OOS, CAPA, effectiveness check, change request, training and periodic review.
• Administer general laboratory activities (sample management and disposal, housekeeping, preparation of reports/emails/memos for intended audience) and other assigned tasks/duties.
• Plan, purchase and storage of lab inventory/standards (Stock-take, Goods Receipt of purchase items/ services, material labelling)
• Support implementation of projects and drive Kaizen/continuous improvement project in the working area
• Responsible to create work environment which is free from recognized hazards, to be compliant with HSE requirements and applicable law or regulations, and support HSE activities.
• Train other associates for OJT Training and ensure compliance to training requirements.
• Perform 5S, maintain or improve the 5S standard in the lab
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor based on the agreed deliverables and timelines.

Background

Education: Possess a diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• At least 5 years (diploma) or 2 years (degree) of working experience in pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing or accredited laboratory settings.
• Sound analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of GMP, GLP, GDP and other relevant requirements
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good team player