MSAT Engineer Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

Location: Singapore - Tuas

The Attach and Train Programme (AnT) is a structured talent development programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for Singapore’s advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme with GSK, gaining hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals in a world-leading biopharmaceutical environment.

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid-career individuals who are passionate about developing a career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, we can only consider Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.For more information on this traineeship programme, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals.

What will you learn

Vaccine manufacturing processes and GMP manufacturing systems.

The role of MSAT in supporting the pharmaceutical product lifecycle.

How products and processes are transferred from development into commercial manufacturing.

Process validation, cleaning validation and manufacturing process monitoring.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and process technologies.

Investigation, root-cause analysis and technical problem-solving approaches.

Application of process data and trend analysis in manufacturing.

Technical documentation and working within a regulated environment.

Cross-functional collaboration between MSAT, Production, Quality and Engineering.

Project management, stakeholder communication and presentation of technical work.

Key Responsibilities

Support technology transfer and new product introduction activities, including preparation and review of technical information and transfer deliverables.

Support process and cleaning validation or qualification activities, including preparation, execution support, data collection and documentation.

Participate in manufacturing and shop-floor technical support to build practical understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment and operational challenges.

Support technical investigations and troubleshooting by collecting information, analysing process data and contributing to structured problem solving and root-cause analysis.

Collect, organise and analyse manufacturing and process data to identify trends, variability and opportunities for improvement.

Support process performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities aimed at improving process robustness, reliability, safety, quality and efficiency.

Prepare and contribute to technical documents, including protocols, reports, risk assessments, process assessments and technical presentations.

Participate in technical risk assessments and change assessments associated with processes, equipment or manufacturing improvements.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality, Engineering and other technical functions.

Take ownership of an agreed technical or continuous-improvement project, applying scientific or engineering knowledge to a manufacturing challenge and presenting the outcome to stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological or Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences, Chemistry or Pharmacy or a relevant scientific or technical discipline

Strong interest in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Sound scientific and engineering fundamentals.

Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn.

Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.

Ability to work with and interpret technical data.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and disciplines.

Willingness to take ownership of assigned activities.

Ability to organise work and deliver against agreed timelines.

What do we offer you?

Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)

On-the-job training while working with a diversified team of professionals

Understand and experience the GSK Culture

Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired

Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills

Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore

Let’s do this!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website –

Learn more about the application process | GSK

You can learn more about GSK and our careers here https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/

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Need help with your application?

Please email us at [email protected] and let us know how we can help you.

Skills

CMC Strategy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Debate Moderation, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Leadership, Risk Awareness, Scientific Writing, Technology Transfer

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable