Formulation Intern
AVI Limited
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
Closing Date 11 December 2024
Job Details
Division Indigo Brands
Minimum experience Internship
Company primary industry Manufacturing
Job functional area Research
Job Description
Indigo Brands, based in Cape Town, is a subsidiary of AVI Limited (AVI). Leaders in personal care and beauty products including female and male perfumed body sprays, roll-on deodorants, body care, face care, colour cosmetics and liquid fragrances. Well-known brands include Yardley- Gorgeous, Lace, English Blazer and Lenthéric -Hoity Toity, Solo and Masculin. Indigo’s brand portfolio is strengthened via the Coty licensing agreement that includes world-renowned brands such as Rimmel, Exclamation, Adidas, Guess and Sally Hansen.
An exciting opportunity exists for a FORMULATION INTERN at Indigo Brands, Cape Town. 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
JOB SPECIFICATION:
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:
EXPERIENCE:
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
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