Pharma QC Analyst: Precision Testing & GMP Essentials

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Pension fund participation

Paid annual leave

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join a Kimberley QC laboratory. The role focuses on analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products, using methods and instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and dissolution testing.

The ideal candidate holds a chemistry-related bachelor's degree and 2–4 years' QC lab experience with GMP knowledge, data documentation, and teamwork skills to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related
• 2–4 years in pharmaceutical QC lab
• Hands-on with HPLC, GC, titration, dissolution and spectroscopy
• Strong GMP understanding and lab procedures
• Proficiency with LIMS desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution)
• Prepare reagents and solutions for testing
• Document results per GMP and QA requirements
• Review data for accuracy and compliance
• Assist in method validation and verification activities
• Troubleshoot equipment and analytical issues
• Maintain clean, organized lab environment
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Support investigations of out-of-specification results

Skills

Analytical testing

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis spectrophotometers

FTIR

Dissolution apparatus

LIMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join a Kimberley QC laboratory. The role focuses on analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products, using methods and instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and dissolution testing.

The ideal candidate holds a chemistry-related bachelor's degree and 2–4 years' QC lab experience with GMP knowledge, data documentation, and teamwork skills to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.