Chemical Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer in Polokwane, Limpopo, to help develop, scale up, validate, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes GMP compliance and a strong foundation in chemical engineering within pharma, including bioprocessing and sterile operations.

The successful candidate will understand regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry and contribute to producing life-saving medicines in a highly regulated, innovative sector.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles within the pharmaceutical context.
• Experience with regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Involved in process development, scale-up, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure compliant production.

Skills

Chemical engineering

GMP knowledge

Process development

Scale-up

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, has an exciting opening for a Chemical Engineer in Polokwane, Limpopo. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient and compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. You will be involved in process development, scale-up, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, adhering strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles within the pharmaceutical context, including bioprocessing and sterile operations. Experience with regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the production of life-saving medicines and grow your career within a highly regulated and innovative sector. Your work will directly impact patient health and well-being.