Senior Research Scientist - Analytical Development

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Home office allowance

Professional development

Innovative culture

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Analytical Development to join their remote-first R&D team. This role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for novel products, characterizing attributes, ensuring quality, and supporting regulatory submissions.

The position demands a rigorous scientific approach and the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment, driving scientific excellence remotely.

Formación

• PhD required in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years in analytical method development and validation in an R&D setting.
• Expertise with analytical instruments and software.
• Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines and analytical validation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy, and dissolution testing.
• Characterize materials and products to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and support manufacturing and QA.
• Author validation reports and contribute to regulatory filings.
• Stay current with literature and emerging analytical technologies.

Conocimientos

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Quality mindset

Educación

PhD in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Herramientas

HPLC

GC

MS

Spectroscopy

Dissolution testing

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist specializing in Analytical Development to join their remote-first R&D team. This role offers the flexibility to contribute to critical analytical challenges from anywhere, focusing on developing and validating sophisticated analytical methods for novel products. You will be instrumental in characterizing product attributes, ensuring quality, and supporting regulatory submissions. The position demands a rigorous scientific approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment, driving scientific excellence remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate robust analytical methods using techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy, and dissolution testing.
• Characterize raw materials, intermediates, and final products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and provide scientific support for manufacturing and quality control.
• Author method validation reports and contribute to regulatory filings.
• Stay current with scientific literature and emerging analytical technologies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in analytical method development and validation in an R&D setting.
• Expertise in utilizing various analytical instruments and software.
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements for analytical validation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development support.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and influence product development.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.