Senior Analytical Scientist - Pharmaceutical Analysis

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Analytical Scientist to lead method development and validation activities for pharmaceutical products in Rustenburg . This critical role involves ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of drug substances and products through rigorous analytical testing. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating state-of-the-art analytical methods using various spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH, FDA) and a proven ability to manage analytical projects from inception to completion, collaborating closely with formulation, quality control, and regulatory affairs departments to support product lifecycle management and ensure compliance within a highly regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for the characterization of pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products using techniques like HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing to support product development, stability studies, and quality control release.
• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and methods, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
• Interpret analytical data, prepare comprehensive reports, and present findings to project teams and management.
• Ensure all analytical activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to the technical transfer of analytical methods to QC laboratories and provide training to junior scientists.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in method development and validation according to ICH guidelines.
• Proficiency with a range of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, MS, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus.
• Strong understanding of pharmacopoeial methods (e.g., USP, EP) and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team in Rustenburg .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities to contribute to impactful pharmaceutical research in Rustenburg .

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