Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst - Analytical Testing

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

About the Role

Our client, a renowned pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a meticulous and experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst to join their dedicated team in Centurion, Gauteng. This role is critical in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of our pharmaceutical products by conducting rigorous analytical testing. The analyst will perform a variety of tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and internal quality systems. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality medicines in a regulated environment, supporting the company's commitment to excellence and patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using various laboratory techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR).
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards for testing, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in optimal working condition.
• Document all testing activities, results, and observations meticulously 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, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in the validation and