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Lead Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst

Upington, Khara HaisFull-time2026-10-18
On-site

Core

Lead and manage pharmaceutical quality control testing and compliance for manufacturing operations, ensuring product quality and regulatory adherence.

Role type

Lead pharmaceutical quality control analyst (supervisory)

Builds

Pharmaceutical products meeting quality standards

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Quality Control

Required skills

HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR spectroscopy, wet chemistry, GMP, ICH guidelines, OOS investigation, CAPA implementation, LIMS, laboratory equipment qualification, team leadership, regulatory liaison

Preferred skills

LIMS experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Quality Control laboratory, Develop and validate analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, Ensure all QC testing is performed in compliance with GMP and pharmacopoeial standards, Review and approve analytical data, batch records, and validation reports, Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), Manage the qualification and calibration of laboratory equipment, Train and mentor QC analysts, Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits, Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems and processes, Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, ensuring data integrity