The Attach & Train Programme is a structured talent development programme designed to build skilled talent for Singapore’s advanced biomedical manufacturing sector through practical, industry-based training that develops the technical skills and capabilities needed to support the industry’s current and future workforce needs.
As a Biotechnologist Trainee, your development will take place through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme within our Biologics Manufacturing team. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support the production of complex, cell-based medicines under high quality and compliance standards, helping to ensure a safe and reliable supply of medicines to patients.
Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.
What You’ll Do
- Support cGMP manufacturing operations for biologics drug substance, working in accordance with required quality and safety standards, production schedules and plans.
- Depending on your assigned area, you may support:
- Upstream – Vial thaw, inoculation, cell culture and recovery.
- Downstream – Chromatography, filtration, ultrafiltration and final filling.
- Central Services – Buffer and media preparation, autoclave, glasswash and cleaning processes, and sampling of raw materials.
- Execute assigned manufacturing operations, including equipment cleaning, set-up and stream-specific activities.
- Complete and review batch documentation for accuracy and completeness, and resolve documentation errors promptly.
- Support shift operations and troubleshooting, and report anomalous processing events to the Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor.
- Maintain inventory, required training and overall plant readiness to support operations.
- Identify improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
What You’ll Learn
- The opportunity to grow with AbbVie's expanding biomanufacturing operations in Singapore, gaining exposure to cGMP manufacturing across upstream, downstream or central services.
- Hands-on technical proficiency operating equipment and running processes within your assigned manufacturing stream.
- Develop a strong foundation in batch documentation, quality/safety compliance and continuous improvement.