Editorial summary

The company is seeking an Upstream Biotechnologist to join its team on a permanent basis. The role involves working within the biopharmaceutical sector, supporting upstream bioprocessing activities. The position offers a salary of 8,000 and requires relevant expertise in biotechnology and bioprocessing techniques. The company is an international services provider with a focus on delivering high-quality project management, construction, commissioning, and automation services to clients in the pharmaceutical and nutritional sectors.

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Job description

[This job id 30284 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 07 Sep 2026]

PES is an international services company providing Project Management, Construction Management, Commissioning & Qualification and Automation services to our clients in the pharmaceutical, nutritional and related sectors.

With offices across Europe, Asia and US, our core focus is on consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for our multinational clients.

This focus, and our people's experience in delivering consistent quality results for our clients over the past 20 years has been key to our success to date.

We are currently looking for a Upstream Biotechnologist to join us on a permanent role to help us deliver various projects in the Life Sciences Industry.

Key Attributes/Responsibilities

• Must have upstream process knowledge including but not limited to Harvesting, inoculation, centrifuge systems, fermentation systems etc.
• Have worked on large NPIs/Brownfield projects.
• Prioritize assigned tasks and ensure all work is documented according to approved manufacturing formulas.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Operate computers for process control and data entry (using systems such as Delta-V and SAP).
• Adhere to safety requirements in all tasks, report incidents and near misses promptly, and assist with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) incident investigations.
• Create documentation like SOPs, MBRs and process design maps.
• Ensure assemblies are properly welded using the Bio Welder and verify connections.
• Conduct pressure tests, leak tests, and helium tests to prevent vessel leaks and ensure vessels are in optimal condition for subsequent processes.
• Use the SAP system to transfer materials from other departments to the upstream department.

We are currently looking for candidates in Singapore.

If you'd like to find out about this opportunity or any other opportunity, please forward your CV to Sruthi Srikanth ().

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PES International operates as an equal opportunity employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other factors with no bearing to employment skills and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any background for this role.

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