Pharma Quality Control Analyst — Precise Lab Work

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training and professional development

Modern laboratory facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join a laboratory team in the East London area. The role focuses on testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure safety and efficacy, with emphasis on GLP compliance and accurate record-keeping.

The successful candidate will perform routine QC tests, operate HPLC/GC equipment, and work both independently and as part of a team in a modern lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or related science field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation like HPLC and GC.
• Understanding of GLP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using established methods and instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis).
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and dissolution apparatus.
• Accurately record and document testing results, deviations, and observations in notebooks and LIMS.
• Analyze test data, identify OOS results, and participate in investigations.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples for testing.

Skills

HPLC

GC

GLP

Analytical reasoning

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Dissolution apparatus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join a laboratory team in the East London area. The role focuses on testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure safety and efficacy, with emphasis on GLP compliance and accurate record-keeping.

The successful candidate will perform routine QC tests, operate HPLC/GC equipment, and work both independently and as part of a team in a modern lab environment.