Associate Scientist – Pharmaceutical Developmentical

GE HealthCare; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking an Associate Scientist in Oslo to contribute to the development of PET radiopharmaceuticals and cassette-based imaging products. You will perform laboratory development work, support process optimization, and help solve technical challenges within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MSc in Pharmacy (completed or expected) and hands-on PET radiopharmaceutical experience. Excellent English communication and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Pharmacy completed or expected before start date.
• Hands-on experience with PET radiopharmaceuticals via thesis, project, internship, or relevant work.
• Understanding of PET radiopharmaceutical development including radiochemistry, short-lived isotopes, automated synthesis platforms, and product development.
• Ability to plan and perform laboratory work independently and to solve analytical problems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience with cassette-based synthesis/manufacturing systems or scientific documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of PET radiopharmaceuticals and cassette-based imaging products.
• Plan, execute, document, and evaluate laboratory experiments.
• Support formulation and process development and product optimization.
• Analyze and interpret data; clearly communicate results.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to development reports.
• Collaborate across Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and project teams.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical development

Experimental design

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

MSc in Pharmacy

Tools

Cassette-based synthesis systems

Automated synthesis platforms

Radiochemistry

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you a recent MSc graduate in Pharmacy with hands-on experience in PET radiopharmaceuticals and a passion for healthcare innovation? As an Associate Scientist in our Pharmaceutical Development team in Oslo, you will contribute to the development of PET radiopharmaceuticals and cassette-based imaging products. You will perform laboratory development work, support process and formulation optimization, and help solve technical challenges. Working in a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate across functions and gain valuable experience in radiopharmaceutical R&D. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to start your career in an innovative pharmaceutical development environment. This is a laboratory-based role and requires you to be located in or near Oslo.

Job Description Summary

Are you a recent MSc graduate in Pharmacy with hands-on experience in PET radiopharmaceuticals and a passion for healthcare innovation? As an Associate Scientist in our Pharmaceutical Development team in Oslo, you will contribute to the development of PET radiopharmaceuticals and cassette-based imaging products. You will perform laboratory development work, support process and formulation optimization, and help solve technical challenges. Working in a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate across functions and gain valuable experience in radiopharmaceutical R&D. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to start your career in an innovative pharmaceutical development environment. This is a laboratory-based role and requires you to be located in or near Oslo.

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.

GE HealthCare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) is the number one global supplier of contrast media and molecular imaging agents used to enhance medical imaging exams. Used throughout all major disease area diagnostic and treatment pathways, PDx products support three patients every second around the world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of PET radiopharmaceuticals and cassette-based imaging products.
• Plan, execute, document, and evaluate laboratory experiments.
• Support formulation development, process development, and product optimization activities.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data and clearly communicate results.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to development reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and project teams.

Basic Requirements

• MSc in Pharmacy, completed or expected to be completed before the start date.
• Hands-on experience with PET radiopharmaceuticals gained through a master's thesis, research project, internship, or relevant employment.
• Understanding of PET radiopharmaceutical development, including radiochemistry, short-lived isotopes, automated synthesis platforms, and product development activities.
• Ability to plan and perform laboratory work independently, with strong analytical and scientific problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience with cassette-based synthesis/manufacturing systems and/or scientific documentation is an advantage.

Behaviors

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.

Total Rewards

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 you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Inclusion & Diversity

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 age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No