Lab Assistant

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 Full-Time Lab Assistant to join our team in Port Washington, NY.

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

This role is for a second shift of 10:00am to 6:30pm. However, during the training period, this candidate will come in the morning shift starting at 6:30am.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cleaning/Sterilization of flasks, graduates, syringes, stoppers/droppers, filling set-ups, in addition to filtering rubber detergent used in cleaning of stoppers, routine replacement of tubing, and setting up/repair of new/existing glassware as per related manufacturing SOPs.
• Prep work for sterilization (tape, wrapping, indicators, sealing stopper/dropper bags, maintenance of log books)
• Loading Dry Heat Oven with Vials (check work/fill-in log book)
• Loading Vacuum Oven (stoppers/droppers/fill-in log book)
• Change Oven Charts
• Perform SAP related duties COR6N, Goods Movement transactions (e.g. on Seals, Stoppers, Droppers and Vials)
• Backup Duties include Media Prep, Vial Wash and Traying duties.
  • Cross-trained on vial wash unit to wash vials for fill, prepare vial pans by rinsing with W.F.I., label all Vial Pans with pertinent product information, and complete relevant documentation (vial wash log, dry heat oven log, etc.) as per relevant SOPs
  • Cross-trained on Media Prep for sterility testing of products as per related manufacturing SOP’s including activities such as;
    • Complete relevant batch paperwork, Daily Use of Autoclave to sterilize media for QC Biology Use, Labelling of Sterilized Media Tubes with pertinent product information
    • Wash, store and maintain tubes in media prep room
  • Cross-trained to tray Filled Stock Vials with product identity tags into plastic grey trays after sterile filling operations and store in quarantine cooler.
• Individual must be able to accomplish each assignment listed above.
• Knowledge of all related manufacturing SOP’s is required
• Required to attend periodic cGMP/SOP training sessions as well as company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned

S****kills and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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 restriction
• Some math aptitude is required
• The ability to read/write English is necessary.

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.