Senior Analytical Chemist — GMP QC Method Expert

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance incentives

Modern laboratory facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Analytical Chemist in Queenstown. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products within the Quality Control and Assurance department.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry and 6+ years of pharma experience, with hands-on HPLC/GC expertise, GMP knowledge, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of analytical chemistry experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with HPLC and GC including method development and validation.
• Solid understanding of GMP and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for APIs, intermediates, and finished products.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, KF titration, and dissolution testing.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for QA and regulatory submissions.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and methods and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration and qualification of laboratory equipment; train junior staff.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC systems

GC systems

FTIR spectrometer

Dissolution tester

KF titrator

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Analytical Chemist in Queenstown. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products within the Quality Control and Assurance department.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry and 6+ years of pharma experience, with hands-on HPLC/GC expertise, GMP knowledge, and strong data analysis skills.