Pharma Analytical Development Scientist - HPLC & Validation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Access to cutting-edge instrumentation

Continuous learning & growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Analytical Development Scientist to join our state-of-the-art laboratory. You will develop, validate, and implement robust analytical methods to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical products, collaborating with formulation and manufacturing teams from early development through to commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in analytical chemistry, at least four years in pharmaceutical analytics, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical analytical development experience.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation, especially HPLC.
• Understanding of ICH guidelines and analytical method validation.
• Strong problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution) for raw materials, in-process controls, and finished products.
• Characterize the physical and chemical properties of drug substances and drug products.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing analytical methods to improve sensitivity, specificity, and efficiency.
• Support stability studies and generate data for regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide analytical support throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Analytical Development Scientist to join our state-of-the-art laboratory. You will develop, validate, and implement robust analytical methods to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical products, collaborating with formulation and manufacturing teams from early development through to commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in analytical chemistry, at least four years in pharmaceutical analytics, and hands-on