Research Assistant/Associate (QC Analytical Chemist) - Bukit Merah

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

For more details on what we do, do visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/circ/. Appointments will be made on a two-years contract basis with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

Alongside with maintaining the inventory of raw materials, maintenance of equipment and all the necessary documentation required for the QC laboratory in compliance to PIC/S GMP.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The QC Analytical Chemist will be able to:

• Perform analytical chemistry methods (HPLC, GC, radioTLC etc) for ensuring that the radiopharmaceutical is safe for clinical use.
• Perform environmental monitoring as required by PIC/S GMP in the cleanrooms (environmental monitoring, airborne particle monitoring)
• Manage routine microbial tests such as microbial plate incubation, sterility testing, bioburden testing, etc and liaising with third party contractors if required.
• Handle raw materials management, including maintaining inventory status, purchase and receiving of raw materials.
• Establish, develop and validate QC Test Methods for the radiopharmaceutical QC release testing.
• Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIN), Recordsheets (REC), etc and fill in Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR).

• Ensure that the appropriate documentation is in place.
• Support in managing of QC equipment and metabolite laboratory equipment, including qualifications, operations maintenance, cleaning, calibration and re-qualification.
• Maintain cleanliness in the QC laboratory and the cyclotron facility.
• Handle chemical and biohazard waste disposal.
• Adhere to good safety and health practices from the university guidelines.
• Cross training to Production routine manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals (if required)
• Any adhoc duties as required for this role

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Personnel should be comfortable with:

• exposure to radiation when handling radioactive samples.
• handling of chemicals for QC testing (flammables, acids, and bases).
• Handling chemical and biohazard wastes
• Occasion lifting of heavy objects such as lead shield containment (lead pots)
• Standard working hours with occasional over time

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a minimum of BSc degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, pharmacy or a related field;
2. Good knowledge and experience on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or GLP (Good Laboratory Practice);
3. Preferably hands-on experience with operating and maintaining analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, TLC and also aseptic isolator for sterility testing.
4. Have good analytical processing skills, as well as,
5. Have good critical thinking and proactiveness at work.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Job requisition ID : 28267