Associate Scientist - QC Product testing
Alvotech · Reykjavík
An Associate scientist in the Quality Control Product testing team plays a vital part at Alvotech by participating in the quality control and release of products manufactured at Alvotech. We are looking for an individual who has a positive attitude, embraces challenges, is flexible and adaptive, and shares our values of team spirit and team efforts.
Scope and responsibility:
- Performs routine analytical testing with analytical techniques such as Liquid Chromatography (SEC, APAC, CEX, etc.), Capillary electrophoresis (iCIEF, CE-SDS), compendial methods (colour, clarity, subvisible particles, TOC, etc.) and reviews analytical test records to support manufacturing process with limited supervision.
- Execute routine laboratory activities, including equipment cleaning, verification, stock management, and general laboratory maintenance to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Performing activities required to support testing, e.g., buffer preparation
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of quality documents within Alvotech.
- Contributes to other documentation reviews and/or updates within the Quality management system.
Job requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline and at least 0-1 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sector.
- Proficient in using a PC and common Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel.
- Basic Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation Rules is an asset.
What we offer:
- An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.
- The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.
- An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.
- Support for personal growth and internal career development.
- Company social events and milestone celebrations.
- Excellent in-house canteen and coffee house.
- Exercise and well-being support for full-time employees.
- On-site shower facility.
- Transportation grant towards eco-friendly modes of travel for full-time employees.
- Internet at home for full-time employees.