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Alvotech er fjölþjóðlegt hátæknifyrirtæki í fremstu röð, þar sem yfir 1000 starfsmenn af um 64 þjóðernum vinna að því að móta framtíðina á sviði líftæknilyfja og auka aðgengi sjúklinga um allan heim að hágæða lyfjum. Margir af færustu vísindamönnum landsins starfa hjá fyrirtækinu. Við leyfum fjölbreytileika, forvitni og frumkvæði starfsfólks að njóta sín. Við bjóðum aðlaðandi starfsumhverfi í stöðugri mótun og ögrandi verkefni. Alvotech tryggir að jafnrétti kynjanna til launa og frama nái til allra starfsmanna, hérlendis jafnt sem erlendis. Við viljum laða að okkur færasta fólkið á hverju sviði, án tillits til uppruna eða kyns. Með þessum hætti getum við best þjónað hagsmunum sjúklinga og samstarfsaðilum okkar. Vertu með okkur í að bæta lífsgæði fólks og auka aðgengi að hagkvæmum líftæknilyfjum.

Vinnustaðurinn

Upstream Process Development (R&D) - Scientist

Alvotech is seeking a dedicated cell culture scientist to join our Upstream Process (USP) Research and Development (R&D) team. As a USP 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.

Helstu verkefni og ábyrgð

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.
Raw material dispensing and preparation of media, feeds and buffers necessary to support the cell culture processing.
Technical report writing to feed into successful technology transfer to pilot/manufacturing scale and support of regulatory submission.

Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur

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 and cell culture. Experience with 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 and 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

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.

Why Alvotech

At Alvotech, we are passionate about improving lives by increasing access to affordable biologics. We’re purpose-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages curiosity, ingenuity and simplicity. We want our employees to feel inspired in their careers, challenged by interesting and meaningful work and empowered to succeed in an agile environment.

True to our Icelandic roots, we also believe that integrity, gender equality, and fairness are foundational. We strive to bring together the brightest minds regardless of backgrounds and beliefs, to deliver to our partners and patients around the world. Let’s create a healthier world together, through affordable biologic medicines.

Auglýsing birt4. september 2024

Umsóknarfrestur22. september 2024

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