Source Material Specialist

ALK-Abelló Nordic; Madrid; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ALK-Abelló Nordic in Madrid is looking for a motivated individual to join their Raw Materials area within the Manufacturing Department. This position involves providing technical support in the production of materials used in vaccines and diagnostics, focusing on learning and professional growth.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience in laboratory work, with good observation and analytical skills. English proficiency is also required, along with a responsible and quality-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Education in Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field is required.
• Early experience in laboratory work or biological production.
• Demonstrable upper-intermediate level of English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes of raw materials.
• Participate in resolving technical issues and analyze causes.
• Collaborate on the design and execution of technical experiments.

Skills

Observation and analytical skills

Interest in biological processes

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related field

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills at an international pharmaceutical company that aspires to become a true global leader in allergies? Do you have a solid scientific background, an interest in real-world biological production, and a desire to grow in a demanding technical environment? We are seeking someone to join the Raw Materials area within the Manufacturing Department, providing technical support in the production of raw materials used in vaccines and diagnostics.

What will your mission be? Learn and develop as a scientific/technical professional in biological production, contributing to the manufacture of complex raw materials and progressively taking part in the analysis and improvement of production processes.

What will you do day to day:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes of complex raw materials.
• Participate in resolving technical issues, learning to analyze causes and propose solutions.
• Collaborate on the design and execution of technical experiments under the supervision of senior staff.
• Assist in reviewing and updating technical SOPs.
• Work closely with the Production, QA, and QC departments.
• Take part in knowledge transfer and internal training activities.
• Occasionally interact with international teams, gaining experience in a global environment.

Requirements:

• Education in Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Early experience (internships or 1–3 years) in laboratory work, biological production, or microbiological/cellular processes.
• A genuine interest in understanding how and why processes work.
• Strong observation and analytical skills, and an eagerness to learn.
• Demonstrable upper-intermediate level of English.
• A responsible, quality-oriented attitude.

We will value especially if:

• You have worked with complex or variable biological culture.
• You are interested in production in a regulated environment (GMP).
• You enjoy documenting, understanding processes, and asking questions.
• You have an applied scientific mindset and a collaborative approach.

This role is for you if:

• You’re interested in growing into a more senior technical role with greater responsibility.
• You like working with living processes and accept that not everything is 100% predictable.
• You want to learn to develop sound technical judgment over time.