Senior Analytical Chemist (Hybrid) - Pharma Method Dev & QC

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for our Paarl lab to lead analytical method development, validation, and regulatory-ready documentation. You will work with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and KF titration, mentor juniors, and ensure data integrity for product development in a fast-paced pharma environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with formulation scientists and QA, adherence to ICH/GMP, and continuous capability building in a hybrid work setting in the Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• MSc or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry within pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for materials and products.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing per GMP.
• Characterize impurities and degradation products in formulations.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation with calibration and performance checks.
• Troubleshoot method issues and instrument malfunctions.
• Analyze and interpret complex data and prepare reports.
• Contribute data for regulatory submissions and documentation.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, process chemists, and QA teams.
• Mentor junior chemists and guide analytical initiatives.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and best practices in analytical chemistry.

Education

MSc or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or closely related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

KF titration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for our Paarl lab to lead analytical method development, validation, and regulatory-ready documentation. You will work with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and KF titration, mentor juniors, and ensure data integrity for product development in a fast-paced pharma environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with formulation scientists and QA, adherence to ICH/GMP, and continuous capability building in a hybrid work setting in the Western Cape region.