Pharma Analytical Development Scientist – Method Mastery

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 980.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist for a state-of-the-art facility in Klerksdorp, North West. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for pharmaceutical products, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong analytical chemistry background, 4+ years in method development/validation, and hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC/GC and spectroscopy. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods.
• Strong understanding of QbD principles and validation strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and statistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and validate new analytical methods for testing materials and finished products.
• Optimize existing methods to improve efficiency, robustness, and sensitivity.
• Perform method transfer activities to Quality Control laboratories.
• Characterize drug substances and products using chromatography and spectroscopy.
• Investigate and resolve analytical issues during development or routine testing.
• Prepare method validation reports for regulatory submissions.
• Stay current with literature and regulatory guidelines (ICH).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure GLP compliance.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Master's in Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Herramientas

HPLC

UPLC

GC

UV-Vis

IR

Mass Spectrometry

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist for a state-of-the-art facility in Klerksdorp, North West. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for pharmaceutical products, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong analytical chemistry background, 4+ years in method development/validation, and hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC/GC and spectroscopy. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.