Pharmaceutical QC Analyst: Precision Testing for Safe Meds

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a Centurion-based pharmaceutical manufacturer in seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst. The role focuses on analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in a highly controlled environment.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents and samples, calibrating equipment, documenting results, investigating OOS/OOT incidents, and reviewing data for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using laboratory techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR).
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards for testing with accuracy and proper documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Document all testing activities, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results and participate in root cause analysis.
• Review and verify test data generated by other analysts for accuracy and compliance.

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a Centurion-based pharmaceutical manufacturer in seeking a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst. The role focuses on analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in a highly controlled environment.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents and samples, calibrating equipment, documenting results, investigating OOS/OOT incidents, and reviewing data for accuracy.