Senior Analytical Chemist - Pharmaceutical Development

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Analytical Chemist to join their Pharmaceutical Development team in Welkom . This role is essential for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products through rigorous analytical testing and method development. You will be responsible for designing and validating analytical methods, characterizing drug substances and products, and contributing to regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of analytical techniques and their application in pharmaceutical quality control and development, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug substances and finished products according to ICH guidelines.
• Perform stability studies and analyze samples to assess product 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.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency with various chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with method validation and transfer protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are crucial for this role in Welkom .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• A dynamic work environment contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences.