Pharma Quality Control Analyst - GMP & HPLC

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join their QA team in Welkom, Free State. The role involves hands-on analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1–3 years in a QC lab, and experience with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and GMP. Join a growing manufacturing environment focused on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical QC lab.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometers.
• Familiarity with GMP and quality control principles.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing of pharmaceutical products using analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer).
• Analyze raw materials and packaging components against specifications.
• Document testing procedures, results, deviations per GMP.
• Perform method validation and verification as required.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Participate in audits and inspections related to quality control.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join their QA team in Welkom, Free State. The role involves hands-on analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1–3 years in a QC lab, and experience with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and GMP. Join a growing manufacturing environment focused on safety and regulatory compliance.