Analytical Scientist – Method Development, Transfer & QC

ThermoFisher Scientific; Oslo; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Oslo seeks a Scientist to join the Analytics team in Technical Operations. You will own analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer into QC, collaborating with R&D, Quality, and other functions.

This is a one-year, temporary role combining hands-on analytical work with cross‑functional collaboration in a regulated biotechnology setting. Strong English skills and the ability to read Norwegian are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in analytical method development, optimization, and validation within biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or related field.
• Experience designing, planning, executing, and documenting complex scientific experiments independently.
• Experience with analysis and interpretation of complex data using appropriate statistical tools and methods.
• Knowledge of working in a regulated environment and quality standards; ISO 13485 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the analytical lead in cross-functional new product development and improvement projects.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods for product release, in-process controls, and incoming raw-material testing.
• Design, execute, analyze, and document feasibility, stability, comparability, and validation studies.
• Lead or support analytical method transfer between sites, departments, and QC.
• Support implementation of new analytical methods in QC.
• Drive continuous improvement of analytical methods, procedures, and QC processes.
• Provide scientific support to QC, including troubleshooting and investigation of OOT and OOS results.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data using appropriate statistical approaches.
• Communicate scientific results, recommendations, and technical concepts effectively to both specialist and cross-functional audiences.
• Collaborate across functions to plan and coordinate project activities.
• Support investigations related to customer complaints, problem notifications, and CAPA.

Skills

Analytical method development

Validation

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

English proficiency

Norwegian reading

Education

MSc analytical chemistry

MSc molecular biology

MSc biotechnology

Tools

ISO 13485 knowledge

Quality systems familiarity

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Oslo seeks a Scientist to join the Analytics team in Technical Operations. You will own analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer into QC, collaborating with R&D, Quality, and other functions.

This is a one-year, temporary role combining hands-on analytical work with cross‑functional collaboration in a regulated biotechnology setting. Strong English skills and the ability to read Norwegian are essential.