Senior QC Analyst — Hybrid Pharma Lab & Remote Analysis

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst for a modern lab. The position blends on-site work with remote data analysis, focusing on quality of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.

You will perform HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and dissolution testing, interpret results, and prepare CoAs. A 5+ year pharma QC background and strong documentation skills are essential for compliance with cGMP/GLP and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality Control within pharma.
• Hands-on with HPLC, GC and dissolution testing.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and GLP principles.
• Proficient data analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and dissolution testing.
• Analyze results, interpret data, and prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP/GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment with proper calibration/qualification.
• Troubleshoot methods and instruments; support method validation and transfer.
• Review laboratory records for accuracy; participate in internal audits and inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab; assist in training junior analysts.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution testing

cGMP

GLP

Data analysis

Documentation

Analytical method validation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Placements24 in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst for a modern lab. The position blends on-site work with remote data analysis, focusing on quality of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.

You will perform HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and dissolution testing, interpret results, and prepare CoAs. A 5+ year pharma QC background and strong documentation skills are essential for compliance with cGMP/GLP and audits.