Microbiology Chemist

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in an international pharmaceutical company, with the aspiration of becoming a true global leader in allergy? In the Quality Assurance department and specifically in the Microbiology laboratory we contribute to this aspiration by focusing our efforts on raising the compliance standards of the laboratory by maintaining a quality-focused mindset and providing the best service to the departments we support.

Then you may be the person we are looking for.

Fields of responsibility

• Supervision of routine laboratory activities.
• Technical support for analysts.
• Review of microbiological data and results.
• Carrying out investigations (deviations).
• Calibrations and equipment qualifications.
• Use of LIMS (Sample Manager and Labware).

Your qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science (biology, pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, etc.).

At least 6 months experience in a microbiology laboratory of a pharmaceutical company.

Working experience in a GMP environment .

Knowledge and experience in:

• Environmental microbiological monitoring and classified room personnel.
• Microbiological analysis: sterility, endotoxins, count, etc.
• Validation of microbiological methods.
• Analyses related to manufacturing systems: water, steam, compressed air, etc.

Experience in trend analysis of microbiological data.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Skills overview
We are looking for a person with a strong ability to work in a team, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn and grow professionally. We believe that interpersonal skills (such as the ability to relate to others, empathy, etc.) are especially important. A positive attitude to face daily challenges and responsibilities, as well as flexibility to adapt to changes, are also important values. Finally, as a quality control laboratory, integrity and a quality-focused mindset would be fundamental skills.

The company
By collecting information and the latest and most trusted solutions together in one place, we want to make allergy surprisingly simple to manage. With 100 years of experience and almost 3.000 employees around the world, nobody knows allergy like us, and we continuously apply our scientific knowledge and expertise to help people take control of their allergy and their life.

We want to make a difference by offering solutions for everyone who is touched by allergy – through a comprehensive range of products, services and resources that offer a fast-track to a more balanced life.

We are driven by a high level of professionalism, integrity, an open-minded approach and contributing to an inspiring and fun working environment together with colleagues.

The position is located at ALK’s site in Madrid what is in the business area of ​​Ciudad Lineal, very close to the center of Madrid. We have quick access to the Hermanos García Noblejas and Ascao metro stations and we also have a wide bus connection. The manufacturing center is located at Calle Miguel Fleta 19 while the Business Support area is in an annex building located in the Avalon Business Park. Nevertheless, we have a remote working policy that will allow you to work from home part of your time.

ALK, among other benefits, has a canteen where employees can have breakfast and lunch every day.

If this sounds like a company mission, job and a department you would like to be part of, we hope to receive your CV and application, but please do not send your CV via e-mail due to GDPR rules.