Senior Analytical Chemist - Pharmaceutical QA/QC

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Career development and training

Paid time off and holidays

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Analytical Chemist to join its QA/QC team in Richards Bay. You will lead analytical testing, method development, and validation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical products.

You will oversee testing procedures, mentor junior chemists, and drive adherence to GMP, USP, and EP standards, including method transfer and OOS investigations.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of analytical chemistry experience within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in QA/QC.
• Expertise in chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP), and method validation principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished drug products.
• Perform complex analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus.
• Investigate and resolve out-of-specification (OOS) results and deviations, ensuring thorough documentation and root cause analysis.
• Author and review analytical method validation protocols and reports according to ICH guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior analytical chemists on laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior staff

Education

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly proficient Senior Analytical Chemist to join their Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) team in Richards Bay . This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products through rigorous analytical testing and method development. You will be responsible for overseeing testing procedures, validating analytical methods, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards in a regulated environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical quality control processes within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished drug products.
• Perform complex analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus.
• Investigate and resolve out-of-specification (OOS) results and deviations, ensuring thorough documentation and root cause analysis.
• Author and review analytical method validation protocols and reports according to ICH guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior analytical chemists on laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in QA/QC.
• Expertise in chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP), and method validation principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities in Richards Bay .