Pharmaceutical QC Analyst — Precision Analysis & GMP Expert

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to ensure the safety and quality of medicines in a busy GMP-regulated laboratory.

You will perform a range of analytical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, operate instruments like HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis, and document results in accordance with GMP/GLP standards. This role offers stability in a growing pharmaceutical environment in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with regulatory exposure.
• 2–3 years’ experience as QC Analyst in pharma or regulated sector.
• Strong GMP/GLP knowledge and pharmacopeial standards familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using validated methods.
• Document laboratory activities accurately per GMP/GLP and maintain records.
• Analyze test results, report deviations, and support investigations of OOS results.
• Assist in method validation, transfer activities, and keep equipment in good condition.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Pharmacy

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

Dissolution apparatus

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to ensure the safety and quality of medicines in a busy GMP-regulated laboratory.

You will perform a range of analytical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, operate instruments like HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis, and document results in accordance with GMP/GLP standards. This role offers stability in a growing pharmaceutical environment in the Eastern Cape.