MSD Quality Control Job in Singapore | Life Sciences Candidates, Apply Now

Bring your technical experience into pharmaceutical quality control. This MSD Quality Control Job supports analytical testing, laboratory compliance and improvement activities within the Value Stream Laboratory. Offered through a Workforce Singapore career conversion programme, it is restricted to Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, with PMETs and mid-career professionals without prior biopharma experience welcome.

  • Position: Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA)

  • Location: Singapore

  • Function: Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

  • Programme: Workforce Singapore (WSG) career conversion

  • Job ID: MSD1GBR416111ENGB

About The Company

MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA, in the United States and Canada, and as MSD elsewhere.

Its Manufacturing & Supply Division aims to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. The company promotes an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

MSD Quality Control Job: Role Overview

The Associate Specialist works within the Value Stream Laboratory, helping maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include analytical testing, method transfer, equipment qualification, investigations and laboratory improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical testing of intermediates and finished drug substances or products according to approved procedures.

  • Participate in analytical method transfer, validation and verification.

  • Support new product introduction and equipment qualification.

  • Assist with laboratory investigations and implement assigned actions on time.

  • Contribute to Analytical Standards, SOPs, work instructions and other GMP documents.

  • Maintain laboratory housekeeping and inspection readiness.

  • Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

  • A BSc in Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science or Engineering, or proven relevant experience.

  • 1–3 years of related experience in manufacturing or a third-party testing laboratory.

  • Preferably, a background in HPLC.

  • Leadership skills and the ability to influence, collaborate and work with stakeholders.

The programme welcomes eligible PMETs and mid-career professionals without prior biopharmaceutical experience. Applicants should still assess their background against the role’s stated technical and experience requirements.

Relevant Technical Skills

The posting lists skills across:

  • Analytical chemistry, chemical analysis and analytical instrumentation.

  • Analytical testing, method development and method transfer.

  • Data analysis.

  • Equipment qualification.

  • Karl Fischer titrations.

  • Bioburden testing.

  • Laboratory maintenance, quality control and safety.

Career Conversion Eligibility

This opportunity is part of a Workforce Singapore career conversion programme.

Key conditions are:

  • Singapore citizenship or Singapore PR status is required.

  • Candidates must be open to a two-year contract.

  • Prior biopharma experience is not essential for eligible career-conversion applicants.

For eligible professionals seeking a transition into biopharmaceutical manufacturing, this MSD Quality Control Job offers an opportunity to apply laboratory and technical skills while developing experience in analytical testing, GMP compliance and quality improvement.

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