Remote Senior QC Chemist: Analytical Method Development

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional training

Conference attendance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Senior Quality Control Chemist to safeguard the quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods through rigorous analytical testing. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or Ph.D.

in Chemistry, 5+ years in QC/analytical chemistry, and hands-on with HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FTIR and AAS, plus GMP/GLP knowledge. This role is fully remote and offers substantial professional autonomy.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in QC/analytical chemistry in chemical/pharma industry.
• Experience with GMP/GLP and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficient in method development and validation; strong documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on raw materials, intermediates and finished goods.
• Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods.
• Analyze results, investigate deviations and root causes.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance logs for instruments.
• Ensure compliance with GLP and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare CoA and quality documentation; participate in audits.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and regulatory teams.
• Mentor junior staff and stay updated on analytical techniques.

Skills

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

FTIR

AAS

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

FTIR

AAS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Senior Quality Control Chemist to safeguard the quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods through rigorous analytical testing. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or Ph.D.

in Chemistry, 5+ years in QC/analytical chemistry, and hands-on with HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FTIR and AAS, plus GMP/GLP knowledge. This role is fully remote and offers substantial professional autonomy.