Spennandi tækifæri hjá Alvotech / Pilot Scientist

Þessi staða hentar vel fyrir BSc/MSc útskriftarnema sem vilja starfa í öflugu teymi sem styður við þróun líftæknilyfja. Engin fyrri reynsla úr lyfjaiðnaði er nauðsynleg - full þjálfun og leiðsögn er veitt. Við leitum að einstaklingum sem hafa áhuga á vísindum, lærdómsvilja og drifkraft til að hafa jákvæð áhrif á líf sjúklinga.

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This position is well suited for BSc/MSc graduates who want to join a dynamic team responsible for delivering critical materials that support process design for biosimilar medicines. Prior industry experience is not required - full training and mentorship will be provided. We welcome candidates with a strong interest in science, a willingness to learn, and the drive to contribute to improving patients’ lives.

Regular activities include culturing cells and ensuring batches meet predefined parameters (USP) for cell proliferation. After cell culture and monoclonal antibody (mAb) production, the material is harvested by filtration and processed through a downstream purification process (DSP), which involves chromatography and buffer‑exchange steps before final formulation of the drug product. All activities are documented in a scientific, traceable manner, and the team regularly interprets a wide range of analytical data to understand and improve process performance while ensuring suitability for manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute Pilot experiments and batches (cell culture, harvest, purification) efficiently and accurately to support Development activities.

• Occasionally work to GLP standards to produce bioburden‑free material for toxicology studies.

• Ensure all data capture is accurate, complete, and compliant with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Thoroughly document laboratory activities, including writing clear experimental plans and reports.

• Maintain the work area and equipment in an orderly and compliant manner.

• Participate in a rotating weekend work schedule as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field.

• Experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals is an advantage, but not required.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across functions.

• Good communication skills and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.

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

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.