Analytical Development Scientist – Pharma R&D Hybrid

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to drive development, validation and transfer of analytical methods for drug substances and products. The role collaborates with formulation, process development and QA in a cutting-edge pharmaceutical R&D setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to stability testing, quality control, and data integrity while aligning with cgMP/ICH guidelines in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 5+ years of analytical development experience in pharma.
• Hands-on with HPLC/UPLC, method development and validation.
• Familiar with GC, MS, FTIR, UV-Vis and dissolution testing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and validate analytical methods for APIs and products.
• Transfer methods to QC labs and external partners.
• Author validation reports and development summaries.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Stay current with analytical tech and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC

Method development

Method validation

GC

MS

FTIR

UV-Vis

Dissolution testing

Education

Ph.D./MSc in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to drive development, validation and transfer of analytical methods for drug substances and products. The role collaborates with formulation, process development and QA in a cutting-edge pharmaceutical R&D setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to stability testing, quality control, and data integrity while aligning with cgMP/ICH guidelines in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.