Temporary Compounding Lab Technician

Temporary Full-Time Compounding Lab Technician

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition of allergy innovation. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) – a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction.

Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees, and with subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide, we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and US Offices around the country.

We are currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Compounding Lab Technician to join our team in Port Washington, NY. This role is expected to be needed for 6 months with the possibility of becoming permanent afterwards.

The ideal Compounding Lab Technician candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can manage multitask and be able to have keen attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Perform tasks, processes, and tests on products for production
• Duties may include chemical processing, grinding, drying, sieving, filling product bottles, weighing, aseptic processing, and laboratory cleaning
• Make and verify calculations, weight and volume measurements
• Use of laboratory equipment such as scales, centrifuges, autoclaves, sieves, vacuum-ovens, mixers, etc.
• Precisely follow written procedures
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
• Fill customer product orders and update inventory distributions
• Schedule daily workload for the laboratory and work with others to ensure all duties are completed
• Ensure all supplies needed for production activities are available
• Filtering, washing, and disinfecting
• Dispose of biohazard materials, chemicals, and hazardous wastes properly
• Store and remove products from freezers as appropriate
• Report discrepancies and problems to the supervisor in a timely fashion
• Conduct investigations of inventory and documentation as directed
• Use aseptic techniques to minimize contamination of products
• Set up, assemble, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies and machinery.
• Give input to creating or updating protocols, SOPs
• Perform SAP transactions
• Informs appropriate personnel of materials and equipment problems
• Attend departmental and company meetings
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Quality, Engineering, etc.
• Comply with company safety policies
• Understand and comply with all GMP compliance goals and objectives
• Perform yearly internal audit of physical inventory
• Other duties as assigned/all other production related activities

Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, no experience necessary
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work around hazardous chemicals, allergenic antigens and medically qualified to use a respirator and hearing protection without restrictions
• Ability to follow detailed instructions effectively
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities to meet departmental goals
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent math aptitude
• The ability to read/write English is required
• Basic Computer Skills

At ALK, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which our people can thrive, develop, and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance.

ALK offers:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
• 13 company-paid holidays per year

ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.