Senior Analytical Chemist - Pharmaceutical R&D

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Advanced analytical tech

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for its pharmaceutical R&D laboratory in Rustenburg. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for APIs and finished products, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The role requires a MSc or PhD in Analytical or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and at least 6 years of pharma analytical experience. Proficiency with HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR is essential.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Minimum 6 years of pharmaceutical analytical chemistry experience.
• Hands-on expertise with analytical techniques and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR.
• Perform routine testing and characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Investigate and resolve analytical method deviations and OOS results.
• Write detailed method validation reports, analytical test procedures, and stability study protocols.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists and process development teams to support product development efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

FTIR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Analytical Chemist to join their state-of-the-art Pharmaceutical R&D laboratory located in Rustenburg . This role is critical for ensuring the quality and efficacy of our client's drug products throughout their development lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for the characterization and quality control of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished products. The position requires a meticulous approach to experimental design, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance within a collaborative laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods using techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR.
• Perform routine testing and characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Investigate and resolve analytical method deviations and Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
• Write detailed method validation reports, analytical test procedures, and stability study protocols.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists and process development teams to support product development efforts.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with various analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP guidelines and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH).
• Proven ability to develop and validate analytical methods for complex matrices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced analytical technologies.
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities.
• Stable work environment within a leading pharmaceutical research organization.
• Collaborative team culture focused on scientific excellence.