Senior Analytical Chemist: QC Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Health & retirement

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead QC analytics, method development and validation in a hybrid lab setting.

You will mentor staff, review data for cGMP compliance, and support regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences and 5+ years of pharma analytical experience with HPLC/GC and spectroscopy, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry and QC environments.
• Expertise in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis, IR, MS).
• Thorough understanding of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Experience with method development, validation, and technology transfer.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, GC, KF, UV-Vis) for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing, troubleshooting, and investigations for out-of-specification results.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, ensuring calibration and suitability for use.
• Review and approve analytical data, ensuring compliance with cGMP, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Author method validation reports, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory filings.
• Train and mentor junior analytical chemists and laboratory technicians.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

MSc./PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

KF

UV-Vis

IR

MS

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead QC analytics, method development and validation in a hybrid lab setting.

You will mentor staff, review data for cGMP compliance, and support regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences and 5+ years of pharma analytical experience with HPLC/GC and spectroscopy, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork.