Analytical Development Chemist

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Attendance at scientific conferences

Modern analytical equipment access

Job summary

Our client in Upington is seeking an Analytical Development Chemist to contribute to pharmaceutical R&D by developing, validating, and implementing robust analytical methods for quality control of products and materials.

In a state-of-the-art lab, you will collaborate with formulation scientists and other chemists, support lifecycle management, and ensure identity, strength, quality, and purity of drug candidates and marketed products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in analytical method development and validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FT-IR.
• Strong understanding of pharmacopeial methods (USP, EP) and regulatory requirements (ICH).
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate novel analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and dissolution testing.
• Optimize existing analytical methods to improve efficiency, accuracy, and robustness.
• Perform routine analytical testing and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Characterize drug substances and drug products, including impurity profiling and stability studies.
• Prepare method validation reports, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory submission documents.
• Stay current with advancements in analytical chemistry and regulatory guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with formulation, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

Skills

Analytical method development

Validation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

FT-IR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Analytical Development Chemist to contribute to their pharmaceutical research and development efforts in Upington . This role is focused on developing, validating, and implementing robust analytical methods for the characterization and quality control of pharmaceutical products and raw materials. You will play a critical part in ensuring the identity, strength, quality, and purity of our client's drug candidates and marketed products. Working in a state-of-the‑art laboratory, you will collaborate with formulation scientists and other chemists to support product development and lifecycle management in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate novel analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using techniques such as HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and dissolution testing.
• Optimize existing analytical methods to improve efficiency, accuracy, and robustness.
• Perform routine analytical testing and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Characterize drug substances and drug products, including impurity profiling and stability studies.
• Prepare method validation reports, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory submission documents.
• Stay current with advancements in analytical chemistry and regulatory guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with formulation, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in analytical method development and validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands‑on experience with a variety of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FT-IR).
• Strong understanding of pharmacopeial methods (e.g., USP, EP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attendance at scientific conferences.
• A dynamic laboratory environment with access to modern analytical equipment in Upington .
• Contribution to the development of safe and effective pharmaceutical therapies.