Scientist 1 - GMP Labs

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Scientist I – 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 establishing GMP 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:  

As a Scientist I at our new GMP analytical testing laboratory in GoCo Health Innovation City, you will contribute to the accurate and timely testing of pharmaceutical products. Working with experienced colleagues, you will perform routine sample preparation and analytical testing, develop your technical skills and support the quality and compliance standards essential to delivering reliable results for our customers. 

A day in the Life:  

• Perform routine sample preparation and analytical testing of pharmaceutical materials and products, with appropriate supervision, progressing to more complex procedures as your experience develops. 

• Use analytical techniques such as Karl Fischer titration, hardness testing, disintegration testing, water activity measurement and FTIR, as applicable to assigned methods. 

• Train in the operation, routine maintenance and principles of laboratory instrumentation, following established SOPs and regulatory procedures. 

• Record laboratory activities and results clearly and accurately, maintaining complete documentation in accordance with SOPs and applicable quality requirements. 

• Review and compile test results and make initial assessments against approved methods, specifications and acceptance criteria. 

• Assist in resolving sample preparation or instrument issues, working with experienced colleagues to identify appropriate solutions. 

• Support QC and QA activities, communicate testing progress to project leads and carry out assignments safely, accurately and on time. 

Keys to Success:   

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant academic or vocational qualification – i.e. Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical Chemistry, or similar 

• Relevant experience comparable to 0–2 years; candidates with the appropriate education, skills and aptitude are encouraged to apply. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

• Experience with analytical techniques such as Karl Fischer titration, hardness testing, disintegration testing, water activity measurement and FTIR. 

• Knowledge of routine analytical instrumentation, sample preparation, SOPs and laboratory safety practices. 

• Awareness of applicable regulatory, compendial and ICH guidelines, with a willingness to develop knowledge of GMP laboratory requirements. 

• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and commitment to accurate data recording and documentation. 

• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn instrument troubleshooting with support from experienced colleagues. 

• Clear written and verbal communication, effective time management and a collaborative approach to working with laboratory and quality teams. 

• Flexibility to cross-train in new techniques and demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values. 

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.