Senior Analytical Development Chemist – R&D Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Chemist (Analytical Development) for our Mossel Bay facility in the Western Cape, ZA. The role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for drug-like materials, supporting NPD, process optimization and QA initiatives.

You will work hands-on with HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, and KF titration, ensure GLP/GMP adherence, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• At least 5 years of analytical method development and validation experience.
• Experience with HPLC, GC and MS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for materials and products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve method issues to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Adhere to GLP and GMP guidelines in all activities.
• Characterize impurities and degradation products.
• Conduct stability studies and analytical strategy development.
• Transfer methods to QC laboratories and document results.
• Collaborate with synthesis and process teams for analytical support.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Analytical method development

Method validation

GLP/GMP compliance

Data analysis

Education

PhD/ MSc in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

NMR

FTIR

UV-Vis

KF titration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Chemist (Analytical Development) for our Mossel Bay facility in the Western Cape, ZA. The role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for drug-like materials, supporting NPD, process optimization and QA initiatives.

You will work hands-on with HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, and KF titration, ensure GLP/GMP adherence, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced R&D environment.