Staff Scientist - GMP Labs

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Staff Scientist – GMP Labs – GoCo Health Innovation City, Gothenburg, Sweden 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.  

Location/Division Specific Information  

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of our scientists and industry-leading laboratory professionals. As the world leader in serving science, we are committed to delivering high-quality analytical services and innovative solutions that support the development and manufacture of life-changing medicines. 

As part of the continued expansion of our GMP laboratory services,we are establishingGMP analytical testing capabilities at GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, Sweden. Building on the expertise and capabilities of our established GMP laboratories in Athlone, Ireland, this new facility will provide high-quality GMP analytical testing services for small molecule pharmaceuticals, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers throughout the drug development and manufacturing lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global laboratory network, contribute to the establishment of a new facility, and play a key role in delivering trusted scientific solutions that help bring medicines to patients worldwide. 

Discover Impactful Work:  

The Staff Scientist will play a pivotal role in establishing and advancing the scientific capabilities of our new GMP analytical testing laboratory in Gothenburg. As a senior technical expert, you will lead complex, non-routine analytical development, method validation and transfer activities, providing hands-on scientific guidance and helping to deliver high-quality solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. You will also support the development of laboratory capabilities and mentor colleagues, contributing to a culture of scientific excellence and continuous improvement. 

A day in the Life:  

• Provide scientific leadership and technical oversight for non-routine analytical development, method validation, method transfer and complex testing programs. 

• Design, execute and oversee laboratory experiments, applying sound experimental design, data interpretation and scientific judgement. 

• Act as a subject matter expert for analytical technologies, advising on method establishment, optimization and technical strategy. 

• Review and approve analytical methods, protocols, technical reports and quality records to ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity and GMP compliance. 

• Investigate atypical results and complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions. 

• Maintain an active, hands-on laboratory presence while providing technical guidance across multiple client programs. 

• Mentor scientists and technical colleagues, strengthening troubleshooting, scientific judgement and laboratory capabilities. 

• Collaborate with Quality, laboratory leadership and program teams, and contribute technical expertise to client discussions and continuous improvement. 

Keys to Success:   

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant academic or vocational qualification. I.e. Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical Chemistry or similar 

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

• Experience should be mostly within analytical testing environment with strong experience in onboarding, validation and transfer of new analytical methods. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

• Extensive experience in analytical method development and validation across techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, dissolution testing and Karl Fischer (KF) titration. 

• Experience working with oligonucleotides. 

• Expert knowledge of analytical testing, instrumentation and method execution within a regulated GMP environment. 

• Ability to independently design and troubleshoot complex experiments, resolve atypical results and guide non-routine investigations. 

• Advanced understanding of GMP requirements, data integrity, quality systems and regulatory expectations. 

• Strong skills in scientific data analysis, technical writing and review of analytical methods, protocols and reports. 

• Ability to mentor colleagues and communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to clients and cross-functional teams. 

• Excellent prioritization, collaboration and problem-solving skills; familiarity with laboratory data systems and Microsoft Office applications. 

Benefits 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! 

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.   

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com  

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.  

We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Sweden.  We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services.  All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant.