Editorial summary

The company is seeking an Entry Level Quality Sampling & Materials Handling Associate for a 12-month contract in Tuas, specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves sampling, handling, documenting, storing, and issuing raw materials in compliance with GMP and data integrity standards, supporting manufacturing and quality release activities. Candidates should have a keen attention to detail and understanding of GMP protocols. The position offers a salary of up to $3,500, depending on experience.

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Job description

[This job id 20098 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 15 Jul 2026]

Quality Sampling & Materials Handling Associate (GMP/ Pharma/ Contract)

12-Months Contract

Location: Tuas 

Salary up to $3,500 depending on experience

Industry : Pharmaceutical

Our client specializes in producing high-quality pharmaceutical products, supporting global healthcare with advanced technology.

Job Purpose:

• Ensures that raw materials and other materials are sampled, handled, documented, stored, and issued in full compliance with GMP and data integrity standards.
• Execute precise sampling operations that directly support manufacturing and quality release activities while upholding the highest pharmaceutical quality and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

Quality Control Sampling Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of raw materials, One-time-use technologies and consumables in strict accordance with approved SOPs, sampling plans, and GMP requirements.
• Apply validated sampling techniques and equipment (e.g., sampling thieves, scoops, syringes) to ensure representative samples while minimizing contamination risks.
• Accurately label, document, and segregate samples, including batch numbers, dates, quantities, storage conditions.
• Conduct visual inspections during sampling and report any deviations, abnormalities, or out-of-specification observations immediately.
• Lead or contribute to investigations of sampling-related deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, or complaints, including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Maintain sampling records, logbooks, and electronic systems (e.g., LIMS, SAP, or equivalent) in full compliance with ALCOA+ principles.
• Ensure personal hygiene, room disinfection, gowning, and ongoing training compliance for GMP-regulated areas.

Logistics & Warehouse Operations Support Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, quarantine, storage, and distribution of incoming QC samples (internal and external) while adhering to GDP and GMP storage conditions (e.g., 2–8°C, ambient, frozen).
• Manage outbound sample shipments to external testing labs, stability chambers, or contract manufacturers, including preparation of documentation, temperature-controlled packaging, and carrier coordination.
• Maintain inventory of sampling consumables and logistics supplies; initiate orders and perform reconciliations as needed.
• Collaborate with warehouse and transport partners to ensure seamless sample flow and compliance with applicable import/export regulations.
• Support kitting, staging, and material issuance for manufacturing and QC activities.

Documentation & Systems Responsibilities

• Accurately execute transactions in warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP EWM, iSHIFT, or equivalent).
• Maintain complete and traceable records for sampling logs, inventory movements, temperature monitoring, checklists, and other documentation.
• Ensure all records and transactions are completed in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

Requirements

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a closely related scientific/technical field
• Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment, with direct involvement in quality control sampling, sample management, materials handling, warehouse operations, or logistics support.
• Good working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), data integrity principles (ALCOA+), and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, WHO, EU GMP Annexes, or equivalent).
• Proven hands-on experience in sampling techniques for raw materials, One-time-use technologies and consumable including aseptic practices and cleanroom operations where applicable
• Familiarity with knowledge of electronic systems for documentation and transactions (e.g., ERP platforms such as SAP, Laboratory Information Management Systems – LIMS – or equivalent); ability to learn new systems quickly in a greenfield environment.
• Documented training or certification in GMP/GDP fundamentals (internal company certification, WHO GMP, or equivalent); additional knowledge of temperature-controlled (cold-chain) logistics, stability/expiry management, and material quarantine/release processes is highly desirable.

Lim Pey Chyi - Apple.lim@manpower.com.sg

Recruitment Consultant (R2090579)

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

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