Analytical Chemist, Drug Development & Method Validation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting on behalf of a Richards Bay-based pharmaceutical research and manufacturing company for an Analytical Chemist to join the drug development team. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.

You will employ advanced instrumentation including HPLC, GC, MS and spectroscopy, collaborating closely with formulation scientists, process engineers and quality control to ensure

Qualifications

• Develop and validate analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
• Utilize advanced analytical instrumentation to support drug development objectives.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, process engineers and quality control teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and implement analytical methods across development stages.
• Apply HPLC, GC, MS and spectroscopy to support quality control and release testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Mass Spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Tools

HPLC systems

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting on behalf of a Richards Bay-based pharmaceutical research and manufacturing company for an Analytical Chemist to join the drug development team. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.

You will employ advanced instrumentation including HPLC, GC, MS and spectroscopy, collaborating closely with formulation scientists, process engineers and quality control to ensure