Posted Position Title Scientist I, IHC

Job Number	1900754
Business	GE Healthcare
Business Segment	Healthcare Life Sciences
About Us	What do you envision for your future? At GE Healthcare, we strive to see life more clearly. Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing healthcare costs, increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world. We are a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), employing more than 46,000 people worldwide and serving healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries. We believe in our strategy - and we'd like you to be a part of it. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and people to help solve one of the world's toughest challenges and shape a new age of healthcare. Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are committed to making a difference - they do! At work for a healthier world. For more information about GE Healthcare join our LinkedIn Group: GE Healthcare Global Community, http://linkd.in/p3Dqyk
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Research - Biology
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	California
City	Aliso Viejo
Postal Code	92656-1460
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The Scientist I - R&D is responsible for designing, developing and optimizing new antibodies and Immunohistochemistry testing procedures for both the clinical laboratory and the clinical research laboratory following CAP and GCP standards. The position is also responsible for assisting in evaluation of new technology platforms which requires keeping up to date with the field related publications, trainings, and conferences as needed.
Essential Responsibilities	The Scientist will be responsible for processing samples related to clinical research projects and the evaluation and validation of new equipment. This role requires a strong understanding of biological systems, analytical data analysis, imaging platform and software solutions for quantitative assessment for oncology tumor disease detection. The projects may be clinical trials, biopharm research or other collaborations that require advanced laboratory resources. Additionally this position will play a role in training lab personnel, troubleshooting assays, and acting as a technical liaison between the department other departments and clients. • Combining knowledge of biology/immunohistochemistry/imaging/data analysis to deliver new services and technical and clinical assays • Evaluating and extending new applications and concepts which can be developed into new assays providing new innovative advantages to internal clinical testing and Biopharma client projects • Using broad expertise in biology/IHC/imagining/software help resolve complex issues with current assays • Provide technical leadership to Development team as well as clinical staff • Assist with technical design and product development design of assays • Provide communications and presentations to department and external clients • Other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelors Degree in a Life Science, laboratory medicine or related preferred. 3+ years of progressive histology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) required 1+ year(s) experience in IHC image analysis Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Must have a solid understanding of Histology and IHC principles Familiar with CAP and GCP standards. Familiar with automated IHC staining instrumentation. Good working knowledge of micro-anatomy and familiar with staining characteristics of most antibodies currently in use You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process. You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process. You must submit your application for employment through Gecareers.com to be considered.US
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Master degree in Life Science, laboratory medicine or related preferred. Prior experience in assay design, development and implementation, working experience in a clinical laboratory environment. Demonstrated record of innovation in the area of scientific expertise Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience with research collaborations Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task Demonstrated problem solving ability and results orientation