GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The position requires the individual to perform routine/non-routine physical, chemical, and in-vitro assays of clinical, commercial, process and cleaning validation samples, and process development samples to support Manufacturing. Performs physical and/or chemical analyses of product to ensure stability. Participates in the preparation of investigations, summaries and reports. Reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities. Revises and updates standard operating procedures as needed. May perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving.
KEY DUTIES:
- Perform and record analyses as assigned on a daily basis.
- Adhere to cGMP’s in all work practices.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe workplace on a daily basis.
- Review peer's work as needed.
- Review and revise test methods.
- Write and disseminate technical data summaries and reports as needed.
- Research and recommend purchase of capital equipment as needed.
- Purchase laboratory supplies as needed.
- Coordinate sending samples and receiving data from contract laboratories as needed.
- Train other colleagues in methods and procedures.
- Proactively assist other team members.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to perform routine analysis, such as wet chemistry and operate basic laboratory equipment.
- Understands paperwork review process.
- Ability to follow written procedures and exhibit excellent documentation practices.
- Basic laboratory knowledge and skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Proactively achieves results for the best of the organization.
- Willingness to learn new things.
- Ability to function in a small company atmosphere.
- Ability to cope with a rapidly changing work environment.
- Commitment to teamwork.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in all areas.
- Ability to focus attention to details and ensure high quality work.
- Ability to work safely; seek out and encourage safe practices
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry with 0-2 years of laboratory experience. Other fields of specialty in Sciences are also acceptable provided sufficient chemistry coursework is completed.
About Us
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
