Remote Pharma QC Analyst: Drive Quality & Compliance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 has a remote Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst position. You will perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products from your home office to ensure they meet specifications and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field and at least 2 years of QC/analytical testing experience, with hands-on use of HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV-Vis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality control or analytical testing.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectrophotometers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of analytical tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products using laboratory techniques.
• Document all testing procedures, results, and observations in accordance with GLP and SOPs.
• Analyze and interpret test results, comparing against specifications and identifying deviations.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and standards for analytical testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, perform calibrations, and ensure instrument functionality.
• Investigate OOS results and assist in root cause analysis.
• Contribute to method validation and transfer activities as required.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and other QC reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Analytical testing

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

Job description

Placements24 has a remote Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst position. You will perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products from your home office to ensure they meet specifications and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field and at least 2 years of QC/analytical testing experience, with hands-on use of HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV-Vis.