Lead Analytical Chemist

MS0229 GE Healthcare AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Lead Analytical Scientist to join a 12‑month Molecular Imaging NPI program within Pharmaceutical Diagnostics R&D. In this laboratory role, you will perform GC and HPLC analyses, develop and validate analytical methods, and support formulation development.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust analytical packages, ensure compliance with ICH and GxP requirements, and contribute to regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated practical experience with GC method development, troubleshooting, and verification/validation is essential.
• Experience with other chromatographic techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, is desirable.
• Strong understanding of analytical method development and validation principles in accordance with ICH and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Strong scientific writing and documentation skills.
• Highly motivated with a passion for rigorous science and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment and manage competing priorities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical expertise in development, validation, and application of chromatographic methods, with a particular focus on GC and related techniques.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory work including method development, troubleshooting, sample analysis, and data interpretation.
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams and communicate technical progress and recommendations.
• Prepare scientific reports, protocols, and analytical documentation to support development and regulatory activities.

Skills

GC method development

HPLC/UPLC

Analytical method development

GxP experience

Regulatory compliance

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

GC instrumentation

HPLC instrumentation

LC-MS

ICP-MS

NMR

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Analytical Scientist, you will join a dedicated 12-month Molecular Imaging New Product Introduction (NPI) program within Pharmaceutical Diagnostics R&D. In this laboratory-based role, you will provide analytical support for the development, characterization, and control strategy activities required to advance the program through key development milestones. You will perform hands‑on experimental work, including GC and HPLC analysis, analytical method development, qualification, verification, and routine testing to support radiochemistry and formulation development. You will interpret analytical data, contribute to analytical documentation, and help ensure robust analytical packages are delivered to support research and NPI projects. In addition, you will support GxP laboratory operations and quality systems while working closely with cross‑functional development teams to bring new products forward. 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

• Provide analytical expertise in the development, validation, and application of chromatographic methods, with a particular focus on Gas Chromatography (GC) and associated techniques.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory work including method development, troubleshooting, sample analysis, and data interpretation.
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams and communicate technical progress and recommendations.
• Prepare scientific reports, protocols, and analytical documentation to support development and regulatory activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated practical experience with Gas Chromatography (GC) method development, troubleshooting, and verification/validation is essential.
• Experience with other chromatographic techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, is desirable.
• Strong understanding of analytical method development and validation principles in accordance with ICH and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Strong scientific writing and documentation skills.
• Highly motivated with a passion for rigorous science and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment and manage competing priorities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desired Characteristics/Skills

• Experience working in a GxP‑regulated environment.
• Experience with additional analytical techniques such as LC-MS, ICP-MS, NMR, or spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations for analytical methods throughout pharmaceutical development.
• Familiarity with Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DoE) principles.
• Comfortable working in a Norwegian‑speaking environment.

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 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.

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Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.