GE HealthCare is Looking for an Analytical Scientist to join our team in Oslo

In the department of Analytical Development, we are now hiring, in a 2-year temporary position, an analytical scientist with broad expertise in analytical chemistry and preferably with gas chromatography (GC) experience and/or experience with other chromatography techniques.

Currently our project portfolio is expanding, and the new analytical scientists will be responsible for development and validation of analytical procedures, perform quality control and stability analysis of materials and products for clinical trials, and provide support to establishment of product specifications, reference standards and to formulation and process development within the projects.

In the department of Analytical Development, we are now hiring, in a 2-year temporary position, an analytical scientist with broad expertise in analytical chemistry and preferably with gas chromatography (GC) experience and/or experience with other chromatography techniques. The department has specialist competence in the techniques GC/GC-MS, HPLC/HPLC-MS, ICP/ICP-MS, NMR, spectroscopy (IR, NIR, UV/VIS), and general analytical chemistry, and candidates with experience in any of these techniques will be considered.  In Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) at GE Healthcare, a large variety of analytical chemistry techniques are used throughout the development phase of new drug products as well as for routine testing of existing products. Currently our project portfolio is expanding, and the new analytical scientists will be responsible for development and validation of analytical procedures, perform quality control and stability analysis of materials and products for clinical trials, and provide support to establishment of product specifications, reference standards and to formulation and process development within the projects.

The analytical scientist will report to the team leader for the Chromatography Development team, which consists of 8 experienced HPLC and GC scientists. The primary objective of the Chromatography Development team is to develop and validate chromatography methods for new diagnostic imaging products and substances, support life cycle management of current product portfolio, technology transfer of methods and general support to all PDx sites.

GE Healthcare provides contrast agents and molecular imaging products across the imaging modalities X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, SPECT and PET. Key care areas are neurology, oncology, and cardiology.

Essential Responsibilities

• Development, validation, and documentation of analytical methods according to the GMP regulations. Including writing protocols, reports, and regulatory documents.
• Provide scientific support and analysis during development of new chemical processes and new drug products.
• Perform routine testing of drug product, drug substance, starting materials and reference standards for the products in development.
• Contribute to characterization and documentation of starting materials, intermediates, drug substances and reference standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, preferably with knowledge and hands on experience of gas chromatography (GC) and/or other chromatography techniques
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Minimum basic working proficiency in Norwegian

Desired Characteristics/Skills

• Experience in analytical method development and validation, and good understanding of the regulatory requirements and good manufacturing practice (GMP).
• Experience with any of the other analytical techniques available in our laboratory.
• Experience from working in a GMP or accredited laboratory.
• Experience with product development and/or QC of pharmaceutical products.
•  Work systematically and rapidly learn new tasks.
• Analyze data and produce workable solutions to a range of problems.
• Focus on customer needs and set high standards for quality.
• Manage time effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Listen, consult others, and communicate proactively.