Posted Position Title Scientist, Development and Pharma

Job Number	1898794
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. Build your career and experience the advantages that come with working for the “World’s Most Admired Company” (Fortune Magazine) offering significant opportunities for growth and career advancement! The Scientist 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. In addition, this position supervises and leads a technical tea
Essential Responsibilities	This individual will be responsible for processing samples related to clinical research projects and the evaluation and validation of new equipment. In addition, this position works in close collaboration with the GE Healthcare Technologies team, research sites, and clinical partners to, among other things, develop new product applications. • Supervisory duties include coordinate and supervise employees, oversees training of staff, conducts supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, performance review, addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with the Senior Director and Human Resources •Combine knowledge of chemistry/radiochemistry/physics/biology to deliver new products •Evaluate and extend new concepts as well as provide innovations which can be developed into new product advantages •Use broad expertise in chemistry/radiochemistry/physics/biology to help resolve urgent issues with current products •New antibody and/or procedure development and validation: •Tests new antibodies and new procedures for IHC using IHC SOP’s. •Process and cut normal and tumor tissues obtained for validations and research projects. •Develops tissue micro arrays to be used for validations and research projects. •Prepares reagents, antibodies and materials for testing when appropriate. •Uses approved forms and documents to record all testing activities following GCP standards. •Maintains files of documents and references following CAP and GCP standards. •Maintains updated spreadsheets of new or changes to protocols for lab personnel. •Troubleshoots antibodies and staining procedures as needed. •Researches and orders cell lines for quality control testing as needed for research projects. •Coordinates efforts of cell line production with our tissue culture laboratory. •Support clinical research projects •Process samples related to clinical research projects •Provide technical support as needed •Other duties may include sample management, reporting and client services support •New equipment evaluations and validations: •Tests new equipment using manufacturer’s guidelines. •Validates and documents all activities and selected equipment. •Assists with training IHC personnel on approved and validated equipment. •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 2+ years supervisory experience and/or leading a team 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.
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	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 ASCP certification in Histology strongly recommended