Pharma Quality Control Technician - On-the-Job Training

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training & development

Positive team culture

Queenstown location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Technician to support production in Queenstown, South Africa. This hands-on role involves routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will operate with guidance from QC Analysts and Managers, apply accurate testing methods (HPLC, UV-Vis, titration), document results, calibrate equipment, and adhere to GLP and GMP standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related science field.
• 1–2 years in a quality control laboratory, preferably in pharma.
• Familiar with basic lab techniques and instrumentation (HPLC, UV-Vis, titration).
• Knowledge of GLP and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical tests on materials and finished products using established methods.
• Document results, deviations, and observations in notebooks and LIMS.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to specifications.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for testing procedures.
• Follow safety protocols and SOPs in the lab.
• Assist in investigating OOS results and deviations as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Computer literacy

GLP/GMP awareness

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biotechnology or related science

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis spectrophotometry

Titration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Technician to support production in Queenstown, South Africa. This hands-on role involves routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will operate with guidance from QC Analysts and Managers, apply accurate testing methods (HPLC, UV-Vis, titration), document results, calibrate equipment, and adhere to GLP and GMP standards in a fast-paced lab environment.