About the role
AI summarisedThis is an entry-level Operations Technician role in a biopharmaceutical pilot plant at GSK, part of a structured on-the-job training programme for Singapore citizens and PRs. The technician will set up, maintain, and repair pilot plant equipment and instruments to maximize plant availability while ensuring GMP and EHS compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing all instruments and equipment in the Pilot Plant
- Decide on the trouble shooting approach to be taken and determine whether external resources (i.e. mechanical, instrument, automation or electrical) are required
- Coordinate external resources, to trouble shoot and repair equipment and instruments
- Perform routine preventative maintenance activities
- Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely, cost effectively and to a very high quality
- Assist Mechanical Technicians in disassembling and re-assembling activities associated with equipment cleanouts to allow product changeovers
- Calibrate and set-up instruments prior to new product campaigns
- Install and set-up instruments associated with mobile Pilot Plant equipment
- Carry out implementation activities for minor plant modifications and capital projects, in line with defined specifications and budget
- Communicate with the Shift Superintendent to prioritise the various maintenance and troubleshooting activities to be performed and report on the progress of all actions and on any escalation activities performed
- Liaise with shift-based Instrument Technicians on other plants, as well as with mechanical and electrical technicians, the Automation Team and external contractors when external maintenance resources are required
- Recommend spares to be kept as stock and tools to be purchased
Requirements
- NTC/ITC/Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines
- Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation
- Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
- Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
- Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7