Senior Analytical Chemist: QC & R&D, Cutting-Edge Labs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

State-of-the-art instrumentation

Collaborative work environment

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for its Randburg-based Quality Control and Research department. You will develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, GC, MS, and NMR, and ensure product quality and safety through precise analysis and reporting.

You will operate and maintain advanced instruments, validate methods per ICH guidelines, and contribute to new product development while upholding regulatory compliance within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (UV-Vis, FTIR, MS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, MS, and NMR.
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of samples, ensuring accuracy, precision, and timely reporting of results.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain a range of analytical instruments, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Interpret analytical data, identify deviations from specifications, and investigate root causes.
• Contribute to the development of new chemical products and processes by providing analytical support.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols within the Randburg laboratory.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

NMR

UV-Vis

FTIR

LIMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for its Randburg-based Quality Control and Research department. You will develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, GC, MS, and NMR, and ensure product quality and safety through precise analysis and reporting.

You will operate and maintain advanced instruments, validate methods per ICH guidelines, and contribute to new product development while upholding regulatory compliance within a collaborative team.