MSAT Tech Transfer Support Trainee

1w1 week ago

Lonza

Singapore, SG · Full-time · S$48,000 – S$60,000

About this role

The Career Conversion Program (CCP) training period lasts 15 months with structured on-the-job training at Lonza. MSAT Tech Transfer Group is responsible for technology transfer of customer manufacturing processes into the Singapore production facility. Trainees support lead project engineers in this critical New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

Tech transfer support creates and manages documents including gap assessments, process documents, and risk assessments related to NPI. They assist with change control procedures to introduce new process requirements to the site. Responsibilities also include management and improvement of process document templates.

Trainees collaborate closely with lead project engineers for process design implementation. Cross-functional collaboration occurs with MFG, QC, QA, ENG, and customers. Close coordination with the global MSAT group supports project rollout to the site.

Trainees attain technical knowledge of cGMP requirements, tech transfer, and biologics product lifecycle. They gain understanding of cell culture and purification processes plus systems expertise in LIMS, Trackwise, and document management. A continuous improvement mindset is developed through operational excellence training and suggestion implementation.

Requirements

Degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, biological science, or biotechnology
No prior working experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing encouraged as training provided
Detail-oriented to work on documentation
Positive team-oriented attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across functions
Able to work independently to perform routine tasks with established procedures

Responsibilities

Support lead project engineers for creation and management of documents including gap assessments, process documents, and risk assessments for New Product Introduction (NPI)
Assist with change control procedures to introduce new process requirements to the site
Manage and improve process document templates
Support global MSAT project implementation to the site
Collaborate closely with lead project engineers for process design implementation
Engage in cross-functional collaboration with MFG, QC, QA, ENG, and customers
Apply basic understanding of cGMP requirements and biologics tech transfer