Senior Analytical Chemist - QC (Hybrid Lab/Data)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid role

Modern facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to join its Quality Control team. You will develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished drug products, using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, and Karl Fischer.

This hybrid role blends on-site lab work with remote data analysis and reporting, supports GMP compliance, and offers opportunities for professional development in a growing pharmaceutical company.

Formación

• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry or related field.
• Strong GMP/ICH knowledge for pharmaceutical testing.
• Experience developing/validating analytical methods.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/GC and related techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Perform routine and non-routine testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution and Karl Fischer.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instruments and calibrations.
• Investigate OOS results, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and review method validation reports and SOPs.
• Analyze data and generate reports for regulatory submissions and QC assessments.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to support lifecycle management.
• Ensure GMP compliance and stay updated with regulatory expectations.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Educación

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Herramientas

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution

Karl Fischer

LIMS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to join its Quality Control team. You will develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished drug products, using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, and Karl Fischer.

This hybrid role blends on-site lab work with remote data analysis and reporting, supports GMP compliance, and offers opportunities for professional development in a growing pharmaceutical company.