Production Technician (Coating)

Company Overview

Pharmagend is a Singapore-based drug products manufacturer focused on developing and producing high-quality pharmaceuticals, including oral dosage forms, injectables, creams, inhalations, and eye drops, committed to safety, quality, and innovation.

Job Summary

You will perform tablet coating production tasks, operate and maintain equipment per cGMP and SOPs, monitor in-process parameters, document operations accurately, coordinate equipment maintenance, and support compliance and quality investigations.

Responsibilities

• Operate tablet coating equipment following Standard Operating Procedures and batch documents to ensure consistent production quality
• Clean, assemble, and maintain equipment and work areas to meet cGMP and safety standards
• Monitor in-process parameters online throughout production batches to maintain process control
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation and records for tablet coating, equipment maintenance, and cleaning activities in compliance with cGMP
• Verify material and product details against batch documentation to ensure accuracy and traceability
• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve equipment breakdowns and support timely rectification of coating and solution mixing equipment
• Participate in equipment and process qualification activities to validate manufacturing processes
• Investigate process deviations and compliance issues related to cGMP, GxP, safety, and quality policies
• Maintain a cleanroom environment with full gowning and adhere to all safety and quality policies
• Collaborate effectively with team members and demonstrate a positive learning attitude to support production schedules

Required competencies and certifications

• Good understanding of safe working practices and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in tablet coating within oral solid dosage manufacturing
• Minimum GCE 'O' level or NITEC or Higher NITEC or Diploma in Biotechnology, Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related disciplines
• 2-5 years of manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical or related industries
• Willingness to work in Tuas area in a cleanroom environment with full gowning
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive learning attitude