Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join their laboratory team in East London . This role is essential for ensuring the quality and consistency of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products through rigorous testing. You will perform a variety of analytical tests, interpret results, and maintain accurate records, contributing directly to the safety and efficacy of our client's products. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented analyst to advance their career in pharmaceutical quality control within East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using established methods and instrumentation.


• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and dissolution apparatus.


• Accurately record and document all testing results, deviations, and observations in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.


• Analyze test data, identify out-of-specification (OOS) results, and participate in investigations.


• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples for testing.


• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and relevant SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related science field.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory .


• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation like HPLC, GC, and other relevant techniques.


• Understanding of GLP and pharmaceutical quality systems.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a laboratory setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.


• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development.


• A safe and supportive working environment with modern laboratory facilities.


• Contribution to the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products in East London .