10 QC Chemist / Analyst Jobs – Rene Industries

Job Title: QC Chemist / Analyst (10 Positions)

Organisation: Rene Industries

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

For 20 years, Rene has emerged as Uganda’s leading pharmaceutical company and now one of the most respected pharmaceutical names across the East African region. Rene is dedicated to the development, production and sale of high quality generic and branded pharmaceutical products.

Job Summary: The QC Chemist / Analyst will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Analytical Testing & Laboratory Operations

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products in accordance with approved specifications and pharmacopeial methods.
• Conduct HPLC analysis for assay determination, related substances testing, and impurity profiling of APIs and finished dosage forms.
• Perform UV-Visible spectrophotometric, FTIR, and Karl Fischer, melting point analyses as required.
• Carry out dissolution, comparative dissolution, and disintegration testing to support product equivalence and process optimization.
• Ensure accurate analytical weighing and proper use of analytical balances.

Method Validation & Stability Studies

• Execute analytical method validation and verification in compliance with ICH guidelines and GMP requirements (accuracy, precision, linearity, robustness, specificity).
• Support and manage stability studies including accelerated and long-term studies across relevant climatic zones.
• Monitor and trend stability data and ensure proper operation and monitoring of stability chambers.

Equipment, Documentation & Compliance

• Perform routine calibration, verification, and qualification of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including SOPs, test records, logbooks, deviation reports, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Act as custodian of retained and control samples.
• Participate in OOS/OOT investigations, deviation handling, and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections to ensure audit readiness.

Reagents, Standards & Utilities

• Prepare, standardize, label, and document volumetric solutions and reagents, including stability monitoring.
• Manage primary, secondary, and working reference standards, including qualification, requalification, and inventory control.
• Test pharmaceutical utilities such as purified water for conductivity, pH, and chemical compliance.

Training & Team Support

• Train, mentor, and supervise new laboratory recruits, interns, and trainees.
• Promote adherence to GMP, GLP, data integrity, and laboratory safety practices at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma Science technology chemistry from a recognised institution or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 0–above years’ experience in pharmaceutical quality control and Quality assurance or a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Knowledge on HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution testers, Karl Fischer titrators, and analytical balances.
• Sound knowledge of GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, and pharmacopeial requirements (USP, BP, EP).
• Proven experience in analytical method validation, impurity profiling, and stability studies.
• Experience in documentation control, SOP writing, and regulatory compliance.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and mentoring skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 1st June 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: associate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12