Alvotech hf
Alvotech hf
Alvotech hf

Sérfræðingur í þróunardeild líftæknilyfja - Frumuræktun / Scientist, USP Development

Alvotech leitar að einstaklingi til að vinna með öflugu lífvísindateymi sem sérhæfir sig í þróun frumuræktunar ferla til framleiðslu á líftæknilyfjahliðstæðum. Alvotech er fjölþjóðlegt fyrirtæki sem starfar með það markmið að auka aðgengi sjúklinga um allan heim að hágæða líftæknilyfjum til meðhöndlunar á erfiðum sjúkdómum eins og gigt, sóríasis og krabbameini.

Helstu verkefni:

  • Vinna á rannsóknarstofu og meðhöndlun á ýmsum tækjum og búnaði sem tengjast ræktun á erfðabreyttum frumum og framleiðslu á einstofna mótefnum, þar á meðal ræktunartönkum í mismunandi stærðum.

  • Tilraunir, gagnasöfnun, mat, greining og skýrslugerðir með megin markmið að þróa skilvirkan frumuræktunar feril fyrir framleiðslu á líftæknilyfjum.

Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur:

  • Háskólagráða; BSc eða MSc (æskilegt) innan líftækni, iðnaðarlíftækni, lífefnafræði, lífefnaverkfræði, lyfjafræði eða skyldra greina. Nýútskrifaðir eru hvattir til að sækja um.

  • Reynsla í sterílli vinnu og frumuræktun er æskileg.

  • Góð hæfni til að skrifa tæknilegar skýrslur og greina vísindaniðurstöður með forritum eins og Excel, JMP eða sambærilegu.

  • Mjög gott vald á ensku, bæði munnlegri og skriflegri.

  • Frumkvæði, skipulagshæfni og sterkur áhugi á lífvísindum.

(English)

Alvotech is seeking a dedicated cell culture scientist to join our Upstream Process (USP) Research and Development (R&D) team. As a scientist, you will play a crucial role in our USP team developing a small-scale bioreactor process for subsequent scale-up and transfer to a manufacturing environment for production of biosimilars.

Scope and responsibility:

  • Mammalian cell culture at different USP stages spanning from shake flasks, rocker bioreactor, Ambr250 and up to 15L production bioreactors, finalized by cell clarification.

  • Geneal lab management on daily basis and operational work with bioreactor systems and associated analytical instruments.

  • Experimental execution and data collection, evaluation and analysis for effective upstream process development, optimization and characterization.

  • Technical report writing to feed into successful technology transfer to pilot/manufacturing scale and support of regulatory submission.

Qualifications and skills

  • University degree; BSc or MSc (Preferred) within biotechnology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering or related field.

  • Work experience in the field of biotechnology or comparable for 1-3 years is an advantage.

  • Hands on experience in aseptic techniques, cell culture in bioreactor systems and cell clarification is desirable.

  • Strong ability to analyze and evaluate scientific data using relevant software’s such as Excel, JMP or comparable.

  • Strong documentation skills for technical report writing with great organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate fluently.

  • High interest and understanding within the field of biopharmaceutical development and associated GMP principles.

  • Scientific mindset, solution oriented, great team player with good adaptability and positive attitude.

  • Flexibility and able to support lab activities in evenings and weekends, if required.

Fríðindi í starfi

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 wellbeing 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

Advertisement published18. March 2026
Application deadline5. April 2026
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