Pharma QC Chemist – GMP-Driven Analytics (HPLC/GC)

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Chemist for a role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure GMP compliance and product safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field, 2–3 years in QC labs, hands-on experience with HPLC/GC, and strong documentation skills. Join a well-established manufacturing facility focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy or related science.
• 2–3 years of relevant pharmaceutical QC laboratory experience.
• Experience with HPLC/GC and analytical instrumentation is essential.
• GMP knowledge and good documentation practices are required.
• Familiarity with LIMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Operate and maintain HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution testers.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples per approved methods and SOPs.
• Record and document results, deviations, and observations in notebooks and LIMS.
• Review data and assist with method validation and transfer activities.
• Ensure GMP/GLP compliance and maintain laboratory safety.
• Assist CAPA and deviation investigations when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the QC lab.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GMP knowledge

Laboratory documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Pharmacy or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis spectrophotometers

FTIR

Dissolution testers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Chemist for a role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure GMP compliance and product safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field, 2–3 years in QC labs, hands-on experience with HPLC/GC, and strong documentation skills. Join a well-established manufacturing facility focused on excellence.