QC Chemist

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 in Round Rock, TX, Bedminster, NJ, Port Washington, NY, Post Falls, ID, Luther, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, Plainville, CT and Mississauga, Canada.

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Quality Control Chemist to join team in our Plainville, CT. The QC Chemist will be working alongside the QC and Product Supply teams. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple site-specific projects at one time and feel comfortable taking the lead when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Test raw materials and finished product samples per USP/compendial methods and in-house procedures
• Perform tests for stability and complaints
• Tests performed will include UV Assay, FTIR, Solution Chemistry (pH, Conductivity, TOC).
• Calibration, maintenance and operation of lab instrumentation, including balance, pH meter, UV/vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, TOC, and microplate readers
• Standard and sample solution preparation
• Write and revise QC Chemistry SOP’s and reports
• Documentation of laboratory work using laboratory worksheets/notebooks; documentation must be detailed, accurate and meet cGMP requirements
• Filing, data entry, and ordering (entering lab results in Excel, organization and filing of MSDS and CoAs, ordering of lab materials as needed)
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks including organization and cleaning of work areas, checking for expired reagents and standards, disposal of product samples, chemicals and hazardous waste
• Perform batch record review and in-process QC releases
• Perform peer review of notebooks and forms as necessary
• Author and assist in execution of validation testing as required
• Support aseptic processes as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills and Experience:

Why ALK?

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.