Temporary Compounding Lab Technician

About ALK

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. 

Salary will range based on the level of experience from the candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for a level 1 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
• Assist with audits
• 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

Education/Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, no experience necessary.

Level 2 Position:

Meets the job requirements and competencies of the above and the following:

Education/Work Experience:

• College Degree in science, math, manufacturing, or related field preferred; or High School diploma and 2 years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand the "Big Picture" within your product area – the flow of materials, processes, and teams that must work together for on-time delivery
• Aseptically filter qualified, do adjustments, check piers calculations, and work independently
• Understands GMP regulations and complies with GMP goals and objectives
• Manage verbal communications with honesty, tact, and professionalism
• Demonstrate these abilities in difficult situations 
• Monitor and manage supplies and equipment status to ensure an even workflow 
• Demonstrate an ability to work successfully with individuals from all departments and teams 
• Able to effectively budget time, effort, and resources to accomplish multiple tasks and finish the most critical tasks first 
• Identify need for corrective action, safety improvements, and potential cost savings. Suggest ways to improve documentation and processes 

Level 3 Position:

Meets the job requirements and competencies of Level I, II and the following:

Education/Work Experience

• College Degree in science field and at least 2 years of relative work experience preferred, or High School diploma and 4 years of relevant work experience. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Be trained on the work list to make updates for results or remove finished work and able to release process orders, cross train for the autoclave and vial counts
• Has proven leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and can effectively direct the work of others
• Sets up and assists lower-level production workers in basic set-up and operation of machinery and equipment
• May provide work leadership including assigning work, monitoring progress, and resolving routine materials problems
• May be called upon to tend a variety of machines and equipment as needed for relief and assistance purposes
• Performs a wide variety of production activities requiring knowledge of a variety of related processes, operations, machinery, and equipment
• Successfully train employees learning new job functions – adapting to trainee's learning needs, demonstrating effective communication skills, earning positive trainee feedback, and resulting in proven improvements in technique and in the training itself 
• Reports status of workflow and training results to Lead/Supervisor
• Manage team members in a small project or non-routine task
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills beyond that of normal documentation. 
• Write clear and accurate SOPs, deviation investigation reports, or other project materials. 
• Participate in group discussions and verbally present ideas or information to others in a clear, organized, and professional manner 
• Lead by example and act as a role model for others in your team – demonstrate the ALK values. 

Skills needed for any level:

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.