The Attach & Train Programme is a structured talent development programme designed to build skilled talent for Singapore’s advanced biomedical manufacturing sector through practical, industry-based training that develops the technical skills and capabilities needed to support the industry’s current and future workforce needs.

As a Biotechnologist Trainee, your development will take place through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme within our Biologics Manufacturing team. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support the production of complex, cell-based medicines under high quality and compliance standards, helping to ensure a safe and reliable supply of medicines to patients.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

What You’ll Do

• Support cGMP manufacturing operations for biologics drug substance, working in accordance with required quality and safety standards, production schedules and plans.
• Depending on your assigned area, you may support:
  • Upstream – Vial thaw, inoculation, cell culture and recovery.
  • Downstream – Chromatography, filtration, ultrafiltration and final filling.
  • Central Services – Buffer and media preparation, autoclave, glasswash and cleaning processes, and sampling of raw materials.
• Execute assigned manufacturing operations, including equipment cleaning, set-up and stream-specific activities.
• Complete and review batch documentation for accuracy and completeness, and resolve documentation errors promptly.
• Support shift operations and troubleshooting, and report anomalous processing events to the Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory, required training and overall plant readiness to support operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

What You’ll Learn

• The opportunity to grow with AbbVie's expanding biomanufacturing operations in Singapore, gaining exposure to cGMP manufacturing across upstream, downstream or central services.
• Hands-on technical proficiency operating equipment and running processes within your assigned manufacturing stream.
• Develop a strong foundation in batch documentation, quality/safety compliance and continuous improvement.