Scientist LC-MS

Galderma is a global leader in medical solutions for the skin, hair and nails, wholly-owned by Nestlé Skin Health, a subsidiary of Nestlé. The company has been researching and developing its extensive range of medically-proven solutions since its creation in 1981. It exclusively partners with healthcare professionals to target a variety of dermatological conditions and skin needs.

Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Galderma has more than 5,000 employees and 35 affiliates around the world. Its products are distributed in over 100 countries. Its 5 state-of-the-art research and development centers and 6 manufacturing facilities are dedicated to providing a wide range of innovative and science-based medical solutions to meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

Galderma manufactures many well-respected brands, including Epiduo™ Restylane® Oracea® Differin® Mirvaso® Soolantra® Loceryl® Benzac® Excipial® Metvix® Azzalure® Tri-Luma™ Cetaphil® and Daylong™

The main focus for the Research department in Galderma Uppsala is to provide concepts for new biomaterials, mainly gel material based on polysaccharides. We are now looking for an experienced Scientist, with focus on LC-MS. This is a permanent position and you will report to Manager Analytical Chemistry within Research.

We work in close collaboration with colleagues at Nestlé Skin Health Research in Sophia-Antipolis, France; the world's largest R&D center specialized in dermatology.

About the Role

As a Scientist, you represent the Research department as an expert in your field and contribute with your expertise in projects as well as other analytical characterization activities.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Act as the primary MS/LC-MS expert in the Research department
* Identify, develop and apply adequate MS/LC-MS methods to match specific analytical characterization needs
* Compile and conclude on data, and present results at project meetings as well as to Research management
* Write and review scientific reports
* Collaborate with colleagues from R&D in Sophia-Antipolis as well as external contacts when required

About You 
* You have a Ph.D. in chemistry (or equivalent), preferably analytical and/or organic chemistry with emphasis on structural characterization
* You have a strong documented background in theory and practice of LC-MS, especially MS/MS methods
* If you also bring experience of analyses in the field of carbohydrates, polysaccharides and hydrogels it is a strong merit
* Experience in the maintenance of LC-MS equipment as well as experience from an industrial environment are merits
* You are a skilled writer and have experience of writing scientific reports or documents and of making oral presentations.
* You possess good communication skills; fluency in Swedish and English, both verbal and written, is required.
* Working in our Research projects requires that you reliably deliver to project goals with high quality, on time. To achieve this, you need to be highly motivated, structured and able to manage tasks simultaneously with a strong delivery focus.
* As you will be working in close collaboration with people in the group and in projects, you should be open-minded, willing to adapt to changes and enjoy working with others in a collaborative way

What we offer

As Galderma’s Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetic & Corrective Global Business Unit we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing. Here our nearly 460 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure, Pliaglis and Sculptra.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged. 

We are based in modern offices and located just by the river Fyrisån in Uppsala only a 10 minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Your application 

We welcome your application via our career page (Galderma Talents) on www.galderma.com. Apply as soon as possible though no later than 31^st of January. The selection process is ongoing.

Should you have questions about this opportunity you are welcome to contact Lars Nord, Manager Analytical Chemistry +46 733871485.

We look forward to receiving your application!