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Requisition ID: 70777

Date: Sep 1, 2025

Location:

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Department: Laboratory

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

In this role, you will manage the Singapore Plant Support laboratory operation, lead, develop the Plant Support laboratory team and contribute to the global laboratory initiatives and activities.

• Perform and oversee routine and non-routine chemical tests of in-process products, finished goods, raw materials.
• Ensure adequacy of laboratory support systems such as equipment, consumables, peripherals, sterilization, reagent preparation, accessories and manpower.
• Develop and implement the local laboratory strategy (laboratory resource, laboratory budget and Capex plan), in accordance with the global site lab strategy and local site strategy, based on local and global sample volume demand forecast.
• Set up Chemical test equipment/ methods whenever required.
• Perform test method validation/ inter-lab round robins, and act as subject matter expert or liaison with other sites.
• Provide technical support in the form of Chemical investigations of test method, product, facilities, critical systems to facilitate timely resolution of OOS, deviations, non-conformances, specification review, etc.
• Represent Chemical laboratory as regulatory/ customer auditee and perform audits from Chemical aspects.
• Write/ review/ implement procedures/ protocols/ studies relating to Chemical tests.
• Recruit and ensure proper training of all Plant Support laboratory staff.
• Participate and support the locate site management and global lab activities.
• Drive continuous improvement for laboratory processes with regards to efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Quality: The job holder is aware of his/ her special responsibility for quality and conducts his/ her activities in accordance with the Company quality policy at all times by
  • (i) ensuring Good Manufacturing/ Laboratory Practices are in place
  • (ii) ensuring all documents used are up-to-date and proper records are kept
  • (iii) ensuring compliance to GMP requirements for the laboratory
  • (iv) advancing best practices in Data Integrity.
• SOP: The job holder is aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Safety: The job holder is aware of his/ her special responsibility towards health and safety in accordance with the company’s safety policy at all times by
  • (i) ensuring safety rules are adhered to at all times
  • (ii) ensuring personnel in the laboratory don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lean: Support and contribute actively to the Lean Sigma Programs and activities towards delivery of the set target by
  • (i) leading in lean initiatives in the laboratory
  • (ii) supporting lean initiatives in the plant.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical industry or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability to:
• Prioritize and complete multiple tasks. Has effective time management skills and can easily adapt to changes in priorities; needs little to no assistance in determining priorities and deliverables.
• Understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts with technical and non-technical audiences (written and verbal)
• Ability to collaborate with and effectively work as part of a global team.
• Active contribution to the progress of global projects and motivation to achieve deliverables in time
• proficient use of MS Office applications and (desirable Minitab, SAP and Master Control)
• Basic knowledge in Project Management in order to effectively collaborate with the global project management organization
• Self-reliant, diligent, flexible (with working time to fulfill requirements of a global role)
• Clear communication (fluent in written and verbal English required)
• Background in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence concepts.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Familiarity with cGMP and GLP
• Strong leadership qualities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Laboratory management experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical environment or equivalent
• Proficiency in English language (speak/ read/ write)

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

• Working hours: 8 am to 4.30 pm (Mon-Fri)
• Work location: Jurong Island (Transport provided at Jurong East)
• Salary: $4000 - $200 + 200 site allowance

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of Laboratory Assistants who check, test, and inspect raw material, goods in process and finished products.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that team's resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Assists QC Manager in classification of final product and reworked lots.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating quality issues, implement improvement from Analysis gap study.
• Monitor in-process samples, liaison with production teams for preventive & corrective actions.
• Prepare activity and progression reports so recurring problems, either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures, can be identified and addressed.
• Monitor the performance of staff, equipment and laboratory processes to ensure quality control system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Preparation of quality and budget reports and updates.
• Training of all lab assistants and shift technicians assigned to laboratory work.
• Supervise and coach team members.
• Supports QC department functions onsite and off-site as necessary.

• Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry)
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto-titrator, NIR etc
• Experience of Manual Testing

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Job Purpose

The Academy for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant or Associate to support the translational research activities focused on healthy aging. The successful candidate will work both in the laboratory and within the research offices, assisting in the coordination of IRB submissions and day-to-day research operations.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Academy for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant or Associate to support the translational research activities focused on healthy aging. The successful candidate will work both in the laboratory and within the research offices, assisting in the coordination of IRB submissions and day-to-day research operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in laboratory-based experiments in the morning (e.g., processing biological samples, biomarker assays, data collection).
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management.
• Support IRB application drafting and submission for new and ongoing studies.
• Coordinate study documentation, ethics compliance, and data governance under PI guidance.
• Participate in research meetings and contribute to project planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with clinical and academic teams to ensure seamless integration between lab work and research office activities.
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related fields.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting and familiarity with clinical or translational research is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Knowledge of IRB submission processes is a plus.
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

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Job Purpose
The Academy for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant or Associate to support the translational research activities focused on healthy aging. The successful candidate will work both in the laboratory and within the research offices, assisting in the coordination of IRB submissions and day-to-day research operations.

Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Academy for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant or Associate to support the translational research activities focused on healthy aging. The successful candidate will work both in the laboratory and within the research offices, assisting in the coordination of IRB submissions and day-to-day research operations.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in laboratory-based experiments in the morning (e.g., processing biological samples, biomarker assays, data collection).
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management.
• Support IRB application drafting and submission for new and ongoing studies.
• Coordinate study documentation, ethics compliance, and data governance under PI guidance.
• Participate in research meetings and contribute to project planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with clinical and academic teams to ensure seamless integration between lab work and research office activities.
  

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related fields.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting and familiarity with clinical or translational research is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Knowledge of IRB submission processes is a plus.
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education, Education Administration Programs, and Strategic Management Services

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Key Job Responsibility:

• Receive and process biological samples for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sequencing runs.
• Prepare sample extraction, quality control (QC), library preparation (lib prep), lib QC, and sequencing runs.
• Optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improve experimental skills in accordance with experimental procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring the normal use of laboratory equipment by contacting instrument service providers for repair and maintenance.
• Analyzing sequencing data and reporting results to customers in a timely manner.
• Assisting in ensuring proper documentation of all processes including monthly reports of sequencing services conducted and production reports.
• Assisting in troubleshooting customer issues.

Requirements:

• Genetics, biology, or related life sciences major.
• More than 3 years of lab work experience.
• Hands-on NGS experience.
• Strong molecular biology background.
• Familiarity with real-time PCR, bioanalyzer, sequencing assays.
• Good analytical skills and detail-oriented.
• Rich laboratory experience and troubleshooting skills.
• A committed team player who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Comfortable with flexible working hours and shift work.

This position requires a strong foundation in molecular biology, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What the role is:

You will be responsible for directing a core team of scientists, conducting specialized research, and supporting the Principal Scientific Officer (Virology) for the virology section of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) Research Laboratory.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

You will be designing and conducting virology research that drives public health policy decisions, develop and implement new (or improved) cell culture-based systems and assays for viruses of public health importance. You will also manage and participate in data analysis and interpretation of scientific results for the virology team, assist in preparation of research reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grants, and communicate and coordinate with collaborators.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct research related to the virology section of CDA Research Laboratory.

• Support the rapid response to outbreaks of national importance.

• Train and supervise laboratory staff of virology section.

• Assist with project management.

• Participate in collaborations with national and international public health partners.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in fields such as virology, microbiology, biological sciences or related field.

• Familiarity to develop and implement cell-culture based virus assays for public health needs.

• Experience in analysing and reporting research results and outcomes.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including for research reports, presentations, manuscripts and grants.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• BSL-3 experience or willingness to be trained to work with infectious virus in a BSL-3 facility (preferred but not required).

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks.CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.

What the role is:

You will be responsible for directing a core team of scientists, conducting specialized research, and supporting the Principal Scientific Officer (Virology) for the virology section of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) Research Laboratory.
You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on:

You will be designing and conducting virology research that drives public health policy decisions, develop and implement new (or improved) cell culture-based systems and assays for viruses of public health importance. You will also manage and participate in data analysis and interpretation of scientific results for the virology team, assist in preparation of research reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grants, and communicate and coordinate with collaborators.

What we are looking for:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct research related to the virology section of CDA Research Laboratory.

• Support the rapid response to outbreaks of national importance.

• Train and supervise laboratory staff of virology section.

• Assist with project management.

• Participate in collaborations with national and international public health partners.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in fields such as virology, microbiology, biological sciences or related field.

• Familiarity to develop and implement cell-culture based virus assays for public health needs.

• Experience in analysing and reporting research results and outcomes.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including for research reports, presentations, manuscripts and grants.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• BSL-3 experience or willingness to be trained to work with infectious virus in a BSL-3 facility (preferred but not required).

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks.CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.

What the role is:
You will be responsible for directing a core team of scientists, conducting specialized research, and supporting the Principal Scientific Officer (Virology) for the virology section of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) Research Laboratory.
You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
What you will be working on:
You will be designing and conducting virology research that drives public health policy decisions, develop and implement new (or improved) cell culture-based systems and assays for viruses of public health importance. You will also manage and participate in data analysis and interpretation of scientific results for the virology team, assist in preparation of research reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grants, and communicate and coordinate with collaborators.
What we are looking for:
Key Job Responsibilities:
Design and conduct research related to the virology section of CDA Research Laboratory.
Support the rapid response to outbreaks of national importance.
Train and supervise laboratory staff of virology section.
Assist with project management.
Participate in collaborations with national and international public health partners.
Job Requirements:
At least 5 years of relevant experience in fields such as virology, microbiology, biological sciences or related field.
Familiarity to develop and implement cell-culture based virus assays for public health needs.
Experience in analysing and reporting research results and outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including for research reports, presentations, manuscripts and grants.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
BSL-3 experience or willingness to be trained to work with infectious virus in a BSL-3 facility (preferred but not required).
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About Communicable Diseases Agency
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks.CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.
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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams of Business Analyst and Data Analyst in conducting comprehensive analyses of banking data, including customer transactions, product performance, customer behaviour, market trends, etc.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize new product creation, customer acquisition, customer retention (anti-attrition), and cross-selling opportunities within banking portfolio.
• Collaborate with business units and senior leadership to identify key performance metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to track and measure business performance.
• Conduct hands-on and utilize statistical techniques, predictive modelling, machine learning etc, to forecast business trends (including funding and lending), assess risk such as credit risk, and support decision-making processes.
• Partner with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for analysis purposes.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on data insights to enhance product offerings, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.
• Stay attuned on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape affecting the banking sector in relevant countries, to inform data analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Adopt data visualization and present findings and recommendations to senior executives and stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner and influence strategic decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Min. 8 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles within the banking industry.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for analyzing large datasets and creating insightful visualizations.
• Proven track record of delivering actionable insights and recommendations through data analysis to drive business growth and operational efficiency in banking.
• Deep understanding of retail banking products, services, customer lifecycle, and regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with data governance principles and practices, ensuring compliance and data integrity in analytical projects.
• Previous experience in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across different departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data analysis into clear and concise business implications.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and advanced analytics (e.g., clustering, regression, decision trees) applied to banking data, is a plus.