Join Our Expert Team: Scientists and Engineers for Analytical Development at Xellia API R&D

We are looking for new colleagues to join the Analytical Development Department in Xellia API R&D and contribute to the crucial process development for the manufacture of life-saving antibiotics. We are hiring both scientists and engineers at multiple seniority levels, seeking experienced professionals as well as senior and principal scientists to strengthen our team.

Xellia API R&D is organized in different departments located in Oslo, Copenhagen, and Budapest with a total of about 50 employees. In Oslo, we have three departments located in modern office- and lab-facilities. Currently, we have vacant positions in the Analytical Development Department.

Analytical Development department is responsible for development and validation of analytical methods. The department utilizes a variety of analytical techniques including HPLC/UHPLC, LC-MS/MS, 2D-LC-MS, GC-FID/MS, NMR, FT-IR, UV/VIS, ICP-OES, TGA/DSC and wet chemistry techniques. Additionally, the department performs isolation and characterization of impurities in connection with production and registration of existing and new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

As a team member in Analytical Development, you will have the responsibility for the analytical methods for our products and will be working closely with a highly skilled team of scientists and technical personnel located in R&D, production, QC-labs and regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities and qualifications for scientists across seniority levels

Main Responsibilities

·        Development and validation of HPLC/UHPLC and GC methods for both existing and new products.

·        Plan, design and evaluate experiments performed in close collaboration with other scientists and laboratory technicians.

·        Evaluate and report data ensuring traceability and documentation of results in accordance with GMP.

·        Ensure transfer of analytical methods to other departments locally or globally within the company or to CMOs.

·        Participating in project work and being responsible for development of the complete package needed for analytical control of the product, both for release, stability and in-process monitoring

·        Investigating and characterizing impurities in existing and new products.

·        Providing support to Regulatory Affairs and Quality functions during inspections and in connection with product filings etc.

Qualifications

·        M.Sc. or Ph.D. in analytical chemistry and 2-5 years of experience from biotech/pharmaceutical industry or other relevant experience.

·        Strong in method development in HPLC/UHPLC and GC.

·        Good knowledge of validation of analytical methods.

·        Experience of working with LC-MS and spectroscopic techniques.

·        Wide experience in standard analytical techniques.

·        Good knowledge of Pharmacopeias and relevant guidelines.

·        Experience of work under the GMP regulatory framework.

·        Strong collaboration skills and a passion for laboratory work. 

Role Overview and Qualifications for Engineers

Main Responsibilities

·        Participate in development of analytical methods for existing and new antibiotics.

·        Plan and execute experiments.  

·        Openly share results in alignment with project plans. 

·        Document experiments in laboratory journals and batch records. 

·        Conduct maintenance of instruments and equipment. 

·        Ensure HSE, Quality and GMP in accordance with current requirements. 

Qualifications

·        B.Sc in Analytical Chemistry or similar.

·        Experience in working with HPLC/UHPLC.

·        Experience of work under the GMP regulatory framework.

·        Enthusiastic in laboratory work, with a keen interest in learning equipment and software

·        Experience from analytical laboratory in a pharmaceutical company will be an advantage. 

·        A team player with strong collaboration skills and a passion for laboratory work. 

·        Excellent accuracy and efficiency. 

 Xellia offers: 

·        A position in an international company and a possibility to work with people from different countries and cultures 

·        The chance to be a member of a highly skilled team of scientists and technical personnel located in different countries 

·        A supporting environment for personal and professional development 

·        A competitive salary with a bonus plan 

·        Pension scheme including health insurance 

Contact info and deadline: 

For further information on the job, please contact: Senior Manager R&D Jon Efskind, jon.efskind@xellia.com, mob: +47 484 02 267

Please send us your application no later than November 15th 2024 trough this link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=xelliapharma&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fGB&career_job_req_id=11062&selected_lang=en_GB&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Europe/Berlin&_s.crb=IgHGQ5fQuxBbwu%2fMl%2by7OuSw3bM8zco6w8nAuW0WxJ0%3d