Lead Analytical Chemist

Oslo - Norway

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Analytical Chemistry department is scientifically responsible for the development evaluation and validation of analytical methods as well as the preparation of related documentation packages for early-phase research projects and new product introductions (NPIs) within Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) Research & Development. Additionally the team supports investigations across the broader organization particularly those involving particulate contamination or customer complaints that require analytical chemistry expertise.
The Lead Analytical Scientist plays a key role in supporting the ongoing early-phase development of contrast media and NPIs. Responsibilities include HPLC-UV method development routine analytical testing and collaboration with chemistry and formulation development teams. The scientist is also expected to contribute to product investigations involving spectroscopy crystallography and imaging techniques. Furthermore the role includes participation in GxP laboratory activities.

Job Description

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition turn ideas into world-changing realities and join an organization where every voice makes a difference and every difference builds a healthier world.

Responsibilities:

To provide analytical expertise in the analytical method development validation and application of chromatography methods.
To provide analytical expertise in the characterization of solid materials and identification of extraneous particles with spectroscopy crystallography and imaging techniques.
You will be engaged in hands-on work in the laboratory with follow-up of external partners as required.
Actively participate in cross-functional project team meetings report project progress to project leaders and line manager provide written technical reports as required.
Produce scientific reports & documentation to support regulatory documentation packages.

Qualifications/Requirements:

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry. Experience with chromatography methods and the characterization of solid materials and identification of extraneous particles are essential with this role.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of analytical chemistry method development and validation principles according to ICH and other applicable guidelines (FDA EMEA etc).
Strong documentation skills
Highly motivated with a passion for rigorous science with a strong drive for continuous improvement in identifying and implementing new technologies or approaches.
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment within a team.
Having the ability to work in a dynamic time-sensitive environment and prioritize work as assigned.
English - fluent verbal and written.

Desired Characteristics/Skills:

Experience in other analytical techniques such as: ICP GC spectroscopy optical Microscopy SEM/EDS TEM XRD DSC TGA XRF IR etc
Experience in working under GMP or in an accredited laboratory.
Comfortable working in a Norwegian language environment.
Knowledge about the regulatory requirements for analytical methods across the drug development pipeline.
Familiarity and a desire to apply/build quality by design (QbD) and design of experiments (DoE) principles into our analytical development approach.

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Job Description SummaryThe Analytical Chemistry department is scientifically responsible for the development evaluation and validation of analytical methods as well as the preparation of related documentation packages for early-phase research projects and new product introductions (NPIs) within Phar...