Quality Control Analyst - Pharmaceuticals

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement within pharma

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Control Analyst for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Tembisa. The role involves performing analytical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality and safety before reaching consumers.

You will operate and maintain HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and dissolution apparatus, document procedures per GLP/SOPs, and support root cause analyses and continuous improvement efforts within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP; proficient with analytical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using analytical techniques.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and dissolution apparatus.
• Document all testing procedures, results, and observations in accordance with GLP and internal SOPs.
• Investigate OOS results and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and other quality-related documentation.
• Collaborate with production and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and support process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis spectrophotometers

Dissolution apparatus

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Quality Control Analyst to join their pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Tembisa . This role is crucial for ensuring that all manufactured pharmaceutical products meet stringent quality and safety standards before they reach consumers. You will be responsible for performing a variety of analytical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using sophisticated laboratory equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our client's product pipeline, contributing to their reputation for quality and reliability in the pharmaceutical sector, and working within a team committed to upholding the highest industry benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using various analytical techniques.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and dissolution apparatus.
• Accurately document all testing procedures, results, and observations in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and internal SOPs.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and other quality-related documentation.
• Collaborate with production and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and support process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory setting.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation and methods commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) .
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.