Manufacturing Cleaning Specialist

We are looking for a Manufacturing Cleaning Specialist to join our team at Alvotech. In this role, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing cleaning activities in GMP-classified areas, including Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) areas, in full compliance with approved procedures and EHS standards. You will ensure the availability of cleaning materials, handle chemical waste safely, and maintain accurate real-time documentation.

The position requires working shifts.

Work location: Sæmundargata 15-19 and Lambhagavegur 7.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee cleaning activities in GMP-classified areas, including DSM areas (e.g., CNC, Grade D, and Grade C), in accordance with approved procedures.
• Carry out cleaning duties during the assigned shift hours.
• Ensure adequate stocking and availability of approved cleaning agents, disinfectants, and consumables for all classified areas.
• Handle, segregate, and dispose of chemical waste generated in DSM areas in compliance with site procedures and EHS regulations.
• Comply fully with all applicable company policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), and GMP requirements.
• Execute all assigned tasks safely and in a compliant manner, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of cleaning and related activities in controlled documents (e.g., SOPs, forms, logbooks).
• Support additional tasks or duties related to cleaning and facility upkeep as assigned by management.
• Proactively communicate with management, providing feedback on continuous improvement opportunities and reporting any deviations or non-compliance.
• Ensure real-time (contemporaneous) completion of GMP documentation, including logbooks and cleaning records.
• Participate in and support the concurrent review of documentation as defined in relevant procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Good command of English (written and verbal) sufficient to understand procedures and complete documentation.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in compliance with GMP and EHS standards within controlled environments.
• Basic knowledge and/or experience in GMP-regulated operations (DSM areas, or manufacturing environments preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical or operational role is desirable.

What we offer:

• An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.
• The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.
• An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration and inclusion.
• Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Support for personal growth and internal career development.
• Company social events and milestone celebrations.
• Excellent in-house canteen and coffee house.
• Exercise and wellbeing support for full-time employees.
• On-site shower facility.
• Transportation grant towards eco-friendly modes of travel for full-time employees.
• Internet at home for full-time employees.