Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst - Welkom

Placements24; United States; Híbrido; USD 43.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst to join the Quality Control laboratory in Welkom, South Africa. The role involves performing analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, developing and validating methods, and ensuring compliance with GLP/GMP standards.

You will work with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing, mentor junior analysts, and contribute to regulatory inspection readiness while advancing your career within a reputable pharmaceutical

Formación

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pharmaceutical Analyst in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, particularly HPLC, GC, and spectroscopic techniques.
• Proficiency in method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of pharmacopoeias (e.g., USP, EP, BP) and ICH guidelines.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Perform a wide range of analytical tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods in accordance with ICH guidelines and pharmacopoeial requirements.
• Interpret analytical data, troubleshoot instrumentation, and investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and readiness.
• Participate in stability studies, providing timely and accurate analytical support.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and regulatory inspection readiness.
• Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and technical support.
• Review and approve analytical test results and reports.

Conocimientos

Pharmaceutical analysis

GMP compliance

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Documentation

Educación

BSc or MSc in Chemistry

Herramientas

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Dissolution

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a reputable pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst to join their Quality Control laboratory in Welkom, Free State. This role is vital for ensuring the quality and integrity of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products through rigorous analytical testing. The successful candidate will perform complex analyses, develop and validate methods, and contribute to maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory standards. This position offers an excellent career progression opportunity within a growing pharmaceutical entity. We are looking for a meticulous and knowledgeable professional who is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of pharmaceutical quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of analytical tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods in accordance with ICH guidelines and pharmacopoeial requirements.
• Interpret analytical data, troubleshoot instrumentation, and investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and readiness.
• Participate in stability studies, providing timely and accurate analytical support.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and regulatory inspection readiness.
• Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance and technical support.
• Review and approve analytical test results and reports.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pharmaceutical Analyst in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, particularly HPLC, GC, and spectroscopic techniques.
• Proficiency in method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of pharmacopoeias (e.g., USP, EP, BP) and ICH guidelines.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Must be able to work in Welkom, Free State, with potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will join a reputable organization that values scientific integrity and contributes to public health by ensuring the quality of essential medicines. This role provides a solid foundation for career growth in pharmaceutical quality control within Welkom.