Senior Analytical Scientist - Hybrid, Method Leadership

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Analytical Development Scientist for our George, Western Cape facility. You will lead method development for APIs and finished products, ensuring alignment with GMP standards and regulatory expectations.

You will mentor junior scientists, oversee transfer to QC, and drive analytical strategy, using HPLC/UPLC, spectroscopy, and MS tools, while maintaining rigorous data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC and spectroscopic methods.
• Strong understanding of method validation principles and ICH guidelines.
• Experience with stability studies design and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for APIs and finished products.
• Characterize samples and conduct stability testing per ICH guidelines.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and method issues.
• Transfer methods to QC labs and provide ongoing support.
• Write method development reports, validation protocols, and validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with formulation, process development, and regulatory teams.
• Stay current with literature and new analytical technologies.
• Manage multiple projects and mentor junior scientists.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC

Spectroscopic methods

Data analysis

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Analytical Development Scientist for our George, Western Cape facility. You will lead method development for APIs and finished products, ensuring alignment with GMP standards and regulatory expectations.

You will mentor junior scientists, oversee transfer to QC, and drive analytical strategy, using HPLC/UPLC, spectroscopy, and MS tools, while maintaining rigorous data interpretation.