Pharma QC Analyst: Precision Testing & GMP Compliance

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a diligent Quality Control Analyst to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will perform chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, using validated methods and ensuring data integrity.

This role emphasizes GMP compliance, accurate documentation, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Quality Control lab within pharma/biotech.
• Proficient in analytical tests using HPLC, GC, and dissolution methods.
• GMP familiarity and quality control procedures in manufacturing.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using validated methods.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and dissolution apparatus.
• Accurately record all testing data, observations, and results in notebooks and electronic systems.
• Review and approve batch records and analytical test results for quality.
• Identify and investigate OOS results, deviations, and non-conformances; participate in root cause analysis.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with GMP, safety regulations, and internal standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Dissolution testing

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a diligent Quality Control Analyst to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will perform chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, using validated methods and ensuring data integrity.

This role emphasizes GMP compliance, accurate documentation, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testers.