Analytical Chemist – R&D Lab, GLP, HPLC/GC/MS Expert

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Professional growth

Modern laboratory facilities

Centurion location

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion invites an Analytical Chemist to join our R&D/QA facility. You will develop, validate analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples and finished products, and ensure data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, at least 3 years of pharma/chemical analysis, hands-on use of HPLC, GC, MS and spectroscopy, GLP compliance, and strong data reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical analysis.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation and GLP knowledge.
• Experience with method development and validation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, GC, MS and spectroscopy.
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of materials and finished products.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, ensuring calibration.
• Investigate method deviations and out-of-spec results.
• Prepare analytical reports and maintain lab records in GLP-compliant manner.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA to support product development and release.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

Spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion invites an Analytical Chemist to join our R&D/QA facility. You will develop, validate analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples and finished products, and ensure data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, at least 3 years of pharma/chemical analysis, hands-on use of HPLC, GC, MS and spectroscopy, GLP compliance, and strong data reporting.