Senior Analytical Chemist | Hybrid QC & Method Validation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the Quality Control and Assurance team. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods to ensure purity, potency, and quality of pharmaceutical products.

Hybrid lab work with potential for remote tasks; strong GMP/ICH knowledge is essential. The role requires a PhD or MSc with 5+ years in pharma analytics, expertise in chromatography and spectroscopy, and leadership for mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution testing.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing according to established protocols and regulatory guidelines (e.g., GMP, ICH).
• Analyze and interpret analytical data, troubleshooting deviations or out-of-specification results.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including method validation reports, SOPs, and analytical test results.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to address analytical challenges and support product development.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration and proper functioning.
• Stay updated on current analytical technologies and regulatory trends in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Mentor junior analytical chemists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

MSc/PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution testing

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the Quality Control and Assurance team. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods to ensure purity, potency, and quality of pharmaceutical products.

Hybrid lab work with potential for remote tasks; strong GMP/ICH knowledge is essential. The role requires a PhD or MSc with 5+ years in pharma analytics, expertise in chromatography and spectroscopy, and leadership for mentoring junior staff.