Senior Analytical Chemist — R&D QC & Method Validation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

State-of-the-art lab

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead QC and R&D activities, ensuring purity, quality, and consistency through rigorous analysis. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods and interpret complex data.

The role offers exposure to advanced instrumentation (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, spectroscopy), GLP/GMP compliance, mentoring junior chemists, and opportunities for professional development in a dedicated laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, preferably in pharma or chemical industries.
• Experience with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS and spectroscopic techniques; strong data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis using HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and resolve method-related issues.
• Interpret data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure GLP/GMP compliance and maintain internal quality standards.
• Mentor and train junior chemists in analytical techniques and procedures.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

HPLC

GC-MS

LC-MS

Spectroscopy

Data analysis

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead QC and R&D activities, ensuring purity, quality, and consistency through rigorous analysis. You will develop, validate, and implement analytical methods and interpret complex data.

The role offers exposure to advanced instrumentation (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, spectroscopy), GLP/GMP compliance, mentoring junior chemists, and opportunities for professional development in a dedicated laboratory setting.