Your Responsibilities:
- Perform full course of operations from material handling (receiving, storage, dispensing), fermentation (media preparations, sampling, adjustments, charge out), downstream operations (centrifuge, filtering, spray dry, packing) and CIP/SIP as per SOP to meet desired production output and achieve good product quality.
- Perform pre- and post-campaign activities, cleaning and inspection to ensure full sanitization of equipment and pipelines.
- During operation, perform process control via on-site panel or remotely, monitor process trends and alarms through the SCADA system.
- Monitor other plant status e.g. utilities, report issues and liaise with external vendors for immediate recovery actions to ensure minimal interruption to manufacturing process.
- Perform basic maintenance of the production equipment to ensure they are in optimal conditions to facilitate effective and efficient production.
- Complete all documentation according to GMP and GDP standards.
- Conduct stock count at the end of campaign to ensure all materials used are recorded and balance stocks are in line with book balance.
- Perform transactions and operations in Dynamics365.
- Generate shift report, ensure proper communication and handling over of shift duties.
- Assist Process Engineers to troubleshoot all operating deviations and issues and coordinate with other function when required.
- Report all actual, near misses and potential accidents for further investigation, and participate actively to resolve any near miss situations.
- Perform daily housekeeping and maintain the overall production area and equipment cleanliness
- Participate in 5S, lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Comply with Company’s policies, procedures and safety rules and practices.
- Assist in project commissioning and validation activities as necessary
This role is based in Tuas West Drive and operating in 3 shifts.
Your Profile:
- Diploma or equivalent in food science/technology, biotech/bioengineering, chemical engineering or relevant field of studies with minimum 5 to 10 years of working experience in food manufacturing or related field, experience in fermentation will be a plus OR
- Degree in food science/technology, biotech/bioengineering, chemical engineering or relevant field of studies with minimum 2 years of working experience in food manufacturing or related field, experience in fermentation will be a plus
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices
- Knowledge or experience in food safety requirements
- Prior work experience in implementation and maintenance of ISO22000, FSSC22000, BRC or relevant certification is advantageous
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Computer-literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
- Possess good self-discipline
- A good team player with strong initiative and an analytical mind
- Willing to perform rotating shifts.
About ScaleUp Bio Pte. Ltd.:
- We are a newly built startup to lead the food revolution.
- We are the first dedicated food-grade precision fermentation laboratory in Singapore and amongst few in the world truly catered towards start-ups and emerging food tech companies.
- Newly set up, we embrace entrepreneurship. You will be surrounded by innovation plus responsibilities which you can be hands-on with actual work from day one.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
