Senior Quality Control Analyst – Hybrid (Bloemfontein)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst for a Bloemfontein-based role within a leading pharmaceutical company. The role focuses on rigorous analytical testing, method development, and regulatory-compliant documentation to ensure product quality.

The position requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical QC, expertise with analytical instrumentation, and strong GMP/GLP knowledge. Hybrid work arrangement supports in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products using HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods per regulatory guidelines (ICH, GMP).
• Interpret results, troubleshoot issues, and document findings in notebooks and reports.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure quality data.

Skills

Analytical testing

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy/ Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst for a Bloemfontein-based role within a leading pharmaceutical company. The role focuses on rigorous analytical testing, method development, and regulatory-compliant documentation to ensure product quality.

The position requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical QC, expertise with analytical instrumentation, and strong GMP/GLP knowledge. Hybrid work arrangement supports in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.