Analytical Scientist
Norway
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SciPro are working with a pharmaceutical manufacturing client to identify an Analytical Scientist to assist with a range of ongoing analytical technology transfer projects. This is a 12-month freelance contract based in Norway.
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and deliver analytical method transfer activities, including planning, execution and documentation of results.
  • Develop and refine analytical methods, resolving technical issues and implementing improvements where needed.
  • Produce and maintain protocols and reports covering analytical method validation and transfer.
  • Carry out analytical method validation and verification testing in line with project requirements.
  • Provide analytical support across product development, technology transfer and commercial manufacturing activities.
  • Analyse Process Validation (PV) batches and compile the associated technical reports.
  • Oversee stability testing programmes, from study planning and sample analysis through to data assessment, trending and final reporting.
  • Support the qualification and introduction of analytical methods for APIs, excipients, intermediates and finished drug products.
  • Review analytical data to ensure accuracy, traceability and adherence to GMP and data integrity standards.
  • Assess analytical results, investigate deviations and OOS/OOT findings, and help determine appropriate corrective and preventative measures.
  • Contribute to regulatory documentation and responses to customer queries.
  • Keep up to date with applicable pharmacopoeial standards, industry guidance and regulatory expectations.
  • Work cross-functionally with Project Management, Production, QA, QC teams and external clients to support project delivery.
  • Take responsibility for analytical workstreams within assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet agreed deadlines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of experience working in pharmaceutical analytical laboratories.
  • Proven practical experience in analytical method development, validation, verification and technology transfer.
  • Hands-on expertise using HPLC, UPLC and GC analytical techniques.
  • Good working knowledge of GMP standards and data integrity requirements.
  • Experience analysing APIs, excipients and finished products, with exposure to process validation activities.
  • Demonstrable experience preparing analytical protocols, technical reports and supporting documentation.
  • Confidence in independently reviewing scientific data, interpreting results and making evidence-based conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in a CDMO/CMO environment or within pharmaceutical manufacturing or product development.
  • Involvement in regulatory submission activities and preparation for customer audits.
  • Experience managing stability studies and applying statistical techniques to analytical data.
  • Experience investigating deviations, OOS/OOT results and resolving analytical method issues.
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