Pharmaceutical Formulation Chemist

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Education and certifications support

Access to advanced laboratoryequipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a talented Pharmaceutical Formulation Chemist to contribute to innovative product development. You will design and execute experiments to create stable, effective dosage forms and work with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an advanced degree and strong lab skills, with experience in HPLC, dissolution testing, spectroscopy, and ICH guidelines. This is a hands-on position offering growth and access to advanced equipment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry.
• Experience in pharmaceutical formulation development with excipient knowledge.
• Proficiency in HPLC, dissolution testing, and spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with ICH stability guidelines and regulatory drug development.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct formulation development studies for tablets, capsules, injectables.
• Characterize raw materials and finished products using analytical techniques.
• Optimize formulations for stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for drug product quality.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with process development and manufacturing teams to scale up.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Spectroscopy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Pharmaceutical Formulation Chemist to contribute to their innovative product development pipeline in Rustenburg . This role focuses on the scientific design and execution of experiments to develop stable, effective, and manufacturable pharmaceutical dosage forms. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to translate drug candidates into viable therapeutic products. The successful candidate will possess strong laboratory skills, a deep understanding of physical chemistry principles, and a commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science within a structured, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct formulation development studies for various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Characterize raw materials and finished products using a range of analytical techniques.
• Optimize formulations for stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing drug product quality.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with process development and manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale-up.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a strong understanding of excipient science.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, dissolution testing, and spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with ICH stability guidelines and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail in experimental design and execution.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for further education and professional certifications.
• Access to advanced laboratory equipment and resources.