Pharma QC Analyst: Lab Testing & GMP

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Rustenburg. The role ensures quality and safety of products by conducting tests on materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, with meticulous documentation.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry/biochemistry/pharmacy background and at least 2 years in QC/analytical labs, with hands-on experience in HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and titration, plus GMP/GLP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality Control or analytical laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and titration.
• Understanding of GMP and GLP principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using established methods and instrumentation.
• Analyze test results, compare them to established specifications, and report any deviations or out-of-specification results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure proper calibration, and adhere to GLP and safety requirements.
• Accurately document all testing procedures, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Participate in method validation and verification activities as required.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy)

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Titration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Rustenburg. The role ensures quality and safety of products by conducting tests on materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, with meticulous documentation.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry/biochemistry/pharmacy background and at least 2 years in QC/analytical labs, with hands-on experience in HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and titration, plus GMP/GLP knowledge.