Quality QC Analytical Chemist — HPLC/GC Method Dev

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Safe working environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join a Quality Control laboratory in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on ensuring quality of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products through rigorous chemical analysis using HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and at least 3 years of analytical chemistry experience, with solid knowledge of GLP and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in analytical chemistry, preferably in a Quality Control setting.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry.
• Solid understanding of GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong data analysis and meticulous record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical tests and analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and titration.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments for optimal performance and accuracy.
• Develop and validate new analytical methods as required by product development or regulatory changes.
• Document testing procedures, results, and observations in line with SOPs and GLP standards.
• Investigate OOS results, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure laboratory compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis spectrophotometry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join a Quality Control laboratory in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on ensuring quality of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products through rigorous chemical analysis using HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and at least 3 years of analytical chemistry experience, with solid knowledge of GLP and data integrity.