An exciting opportunity exists for a Indigo Brands Formulation Internship Programme 2024. As the successful incumbent you will be responsible in assisting the Research and Development (R&D) team in formulating and testing formulations, supporting new product development, and ensuring that formulations meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards.
Line Manager: Senior Development Chemist
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Maintenance of related systems and good laboratory practices:
- Maintaining and calibrating equipment
- Adhering to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Lab Practices (GLP) standards
- Record keeping of all raw material documentation
- Stock control of raw materials and componentry required for Lab use
- Support New Product Development (NPD) activities:
- Assist in the manufacture formulations as per R&D requirements
- Prepares samples for internal and external testing
- Research potential new raw materials to meet product needs
- Support Regulatory and Compliance efforts
- Keep up to date with latest cosmetic trends
- Conduct Stability Testing:
- Conduct studies on product safety and stability testing.
- Evaluate product stability by use of the appropriate equipment and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Report on any abnormalities picked up during testing.
- Assist in Quality Control (QC) Testing
- Data Collection and Documentation:
- Collate data from prototyping, studies and tests performed within the Lab
- Ensure good record keeping of all processes
- Compiling of mass /bulk /base specifications
- Develop, update and maintain manufacturing instructions for all products
- Administration and reporting:
- Participate and represent the formulation Laboratory
- Maintain and update the product safety records
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- GMP & GLP experience would be advantageous
- FMCG exposure would be advantageous
- Knowledge of the Cosmetic Industry would be beneficial
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Chemistry Degree or similar
- Coschem Diploma or equivalent advantageous
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of laboratory testing
- Ability to use industry accepted continual improvement tools and instruments
- Understanding of technology platforms impacting quality processes
- Basic understanding of organizational RACI
- Basic understanding of the ISO 9001 / 22716, 1841 standards underpinning processes
- Basic principles of quality and cosmetics safety
Closing Date: 18 November 2024