Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a diligent Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst for our Paarl, Western Cape laboratory. This hybrid role involves hands-on testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, with remote data analysis and reporting.

You will work with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and titration, ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP while documenting results in LIMS and notebooks. Calibration, maintenance, and investigation of deviations form part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using various analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Titration).
• Analyze test results, interpret data, and document findings accurately in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Ensure all testing is conducted in compliance with established SOPs, GMP, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and standards required for analytical testing.
• Investigate Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and deviations, participating in root cause analysis.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety protocols.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a diligent and analytical Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join their dedicated QC team. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and safety of all manufactured pharmaceutical products by performing rigorous testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods. You will utilize a range of advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation to verify that products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory specifications. The position is located at our well-equipped laboratory in **Paarl, Western Cape**. This hybrid role combines essential laboratory work with remote data analysis and reporting, offering a balanced work environment. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of pharmaceutical quality and ensuring patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using various analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Titration).
• Analyze test results, interpret data, and document findings accurately in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Ensure all testing is conducted in compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and standards required for analytical testing.
• Investigate Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and deviations, participating in root cause analysis.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Assist in method validation and