Radiochemist

GE HealthCare; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Oslo is seeking a Radiochemist to develop radiolabelled radiopharmaceuticals and supporting manufacturing methods across the CMC development pathway.

You will work hands-on in a multidisciplinary team, driving projects from early development through clinical translation and commercial supply, with responsibilities spanning lab work, analysis, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in radiochemistry or chemistry; PhD preferred or MSc with relevant experience.
• Hands-on PET or radionuclide radiolabelling experience; [18F] fluoride labelling preferred.
• Experience in radiopharmaceutical product development or production.
• Practical knowledge of analytical techniques used to characterise radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. radio‑HPLC, GC).
• Strong written and verbal English; English is working language.
• Eligibility to work in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and carry out radiochemistry experiments to develop radiolabelling methods suitable for reliable supply through translation and commercial production.
• Work hands-on in the radiochemistry laboratory, handling radioactivity safely according to procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret experimental results, troubleshoot labelling chemistry and iteratively develop methods.
• Apply and develop analytical methods for characterisation and release of radiolabelled products.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing and regulatory teams across functions.
• Document work and author reports and documentation to support regulatory packages.

Skills

Radiochemistry

PET radiolabelling

Analytical methods

English communication

Education

PhD in radiochemistry

MSc in chemistry

Tools

radio-HPLC

GC

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Radiochemist in GE HealthCare's Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) R&D Radiochemistry team in Oslo, you will develop novel radiolabelled radiopharmaceuticals and the manufacturing methods that support their clinical and commercial use. Working within a multidisciplinary Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) development team, you will design, execute, and evaluate radiochemistry experiments that advance products from early-stage development through clinical translation and commercial supply.

Job Description Summary

As a Radiochemist in GE HealthCare's Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) R&D Radiochemistry team in Oslo, you will develop novel radiolabelled radiopharmaceuticals and the manufacturing methods that support their clinical and commercial use. Working within a multidisciplinary Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) development team, you will design, execute, and evaluate radiochemistry experiments that advance products from early-stage development through clinical translation and commercial supply. This is a hands‑on laboratory role covering a maternity leave, with most of your time spent at the bench. You will gain direct experience in industrial radiopharmaceutical development at one of the world's largest radiopharmaceutical sites, contribute across the full CMC development pathway, and take ownership of a defined project with clear deliverables throughout the contract period.

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

• Plan, design and carry out radiochemistry experiments to develop radiolabelling methods suitable for the reliable supply of radiopharmaceuticals through pre‑clinical and clinical translation, and ultimately for commercial production.
• Work hands‑on in the radiochemistry laboratory, handling radioactivity in accordance with local safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret experimental results, troubleshoot labelling chemistry and iterate method development independently.
• Apply and, where needed, develop analytical methods for the characterisation and release of radiolabelled products.
• Work within a multidisciplinary scientific team and with colleagues across the different functions of the business, including analytical development, manufacturing and regulatory affairs.
• Coordinate with colleagues and external partners at other sites where experimental work is shared.
• Document experimental work and author scientific reports and documentation to support regulatory packages (laboratory notebooks, internal development reports, IND, IMPD, NDA, MAA, research publications).

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in radiochemistry, chemistry or a closely related field — PhD, or MSc with relevant practical experience.
• Demonstrable hands‑on experience of PET or radionuclide radiolabelling in a laboratory setting. Experience with [18F]fluoride labelling is strongly preferred.
• Experience of radiopharmaceutical product development or production, in an academic or commercial setting.
• Practical knowledge of the analytical techniques used to characterise and release radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. radio‑HPLC, GC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. English is the working language of the team.
• Eligibility to work in Norway, or eligibility to obtain the necessary permit.

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