Senior Analytical Chemist - QC Method Dev & Validation(GMP)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for its client in Kimberley, South Africa. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products, ensuring GMP/GLP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in analytical chemistry, strong HPLC/GC/MS experience, and data analysis proficiency. A PhD or MSc in Analytical Chemistry is preferred. Relocation support may be considered.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Analytical/Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in analytical chemistry with pharmaceutical QC focus.
• Proven method development and validation experience (HPLC, GC, MS).
• Strong GMP/GLP understanding and data integrity discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for pharmaceutical materials and products.
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution.
• Maintain instruments with calibration and troubleshooting.
• Review data, notebooks, and reports to ensure GLP/GMP compliance.
• Lead CAPAs and drive continuous improvement in QC and analytical development.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Method development

GMP/GLP knowledge

Data analysis

LIMS

Education

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

Spectroscopy

LIMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for its client in Kimberley, South Africa. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products, ensuring GMP/GLP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in analytical chemistry, strong HPLC/GC/MS experience, and data analysis proficiency. A PhD or MSc in Analytical Chemistry is preferred. Relocation support may be considered.