Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Scientific Officer (Production)
(Ref. 240430018-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) monitor the production section to ensure strict compliance with the required procedures and requirements;
(b) design and implement the production line as well as setting up various standards and programmes of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities;
(c) develop and implement production procedures according to the relevant documentation and standard operating procedures;
(d) ensure good calibration, validation, qualification and maintenance of production premises and equipment;
(e) report all production deviations for investigation and evaluation to the quality assurance section;
(f) manage purchasing activities of starting materials, packaging materials and consumables for manufacturing and ensure their good quality;
(g) ensure good documentation practice in compliance with GMP;
(h) conduct training in the production section including placement of students; and
(i) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, Regenerative Medicines, Tissue Engineering or other related areas;
(b) have at least five years’ relevant work experience in the processing or quality control of cells, genes and/or tissue engineered products;
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua; and
(d) be able to work independently and be a good team player.
Preference will be given to those who have work experience in GMP manufacturing or quality control of advanced therapy products.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 7 May 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 30 April 2024