Senior Analytical Chemist - Pharmaceutical Development

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health program

PTO

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join their Pharmaceutical Development team in Welkom. The role focuses on designing and validating analytical methods, characterizing drug substances, and contributing to regulatory submissions to ensure quality and safety. You will work with HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR, transfer methods, perform stability studies, and prepare analytical reports.

Requires an M.S. or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug substances and finished products per ICH guidelines.
• Perform stability studies and analyze samples to assess product quality over time.
• Characterize impurities and degradation products using advanced analytical techniques.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FTIR).
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation to ensure data reliability.
• Prepare analytical reports and contribute to regulatory documentation for drug submissions.

Skills

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

FTIR

Method validation

Transfer protocols

GMP

Analytical problem solving

Education

M.S. in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC systems

GC systems

MS instruments

FTIR equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Analytical Chemist to join their Pharmaceutical Development team in Welkom . This role is essential for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products through rigorous analytical testing and method development. You will be responsible for designing and validating analytical methods, characterizing drug substances and products, and contributing to regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of analytical techniques and their application in pharmaceutical quality control and development, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug substances and finished products according to ICH guidelines.


• Perform stability studies and analyze samples to assess product quality over time.


• Characterize impurities and degradation products using advanced analytical techniques.


• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR.


• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues to ensure data reliability.


• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and contribute to regulatory documentation for drug submissions.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.


• Proficiency with various chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods.


• Strong understanding of quality control principles, GMP, and regulatory requirements.


• Experience with method validation and transfer protocols.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are crucial for this role in Welkom .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.


• Paid time off and holidays.


• Professional development opportunities and training.


• A dynamic work environment contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences.