Senior Analytical Chemist – Pharma Development Lead (Welkom)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health & wellness

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the Pharmaceutical Development team. You will design, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug substances and finished products, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least five years of experience, with proficiency in HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and GMP knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with method validation and transfer protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drugs per ICH guidelines.
• Conduct stability studies and analyze samples to assess quality over time.
• Characterize impurities and degradation products using advanced analytical techniques.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues to ensure data reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and contribute to regulatory documentation for drug submissions.

Skills

Analytical method development

HPLC

GC

MS

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

FTIR

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the Pharmaceutical Development team. You will design, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug substances and finished products, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least five years of experience, with proficiency in HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and GMP knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.