Pd Chemist

2 weeks ago


Northern Suburbs, South Africa Vital Health Foods Full time

To execute the administrative and technical work associated with stability testing with a secondary focus on analytical method development, verification, new raw material testing, new or trial product testing, competitor product testing, stability testing, analytical method development, verification or optimization and in accordance with GLP and other regulatory requirements.

**Responsibilities**: -Ensure proper scheduling, coordination, and execution of the stability programme (new and existing

products) in accordance with required specification within the required time -Investigation of Stability Out of Specification

and/or Out of Trend results -Prepare stability reports for expiration date extensions, special studies and completed accelerated

and/or bench studies and archive the stability files of completed studies -GLP, GMP and audits -Other duties such as assisting with analytical troubleshooting, raw material testing, product testing, stability testing, method development, optimization, and verification.

**Requirements**: -B.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent with report writing experience and preferably 3 years previous industry experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry -B.Sc. Hons or M.Sc would be advantageous with preferably 2 years in the R&D field relating to food or pharmaceutical industry is desired -Knowledge of GMP, GLP and lab safety -High quality, safety and results focus -Excellent communication, planning and time management skills -Good analytical, attention to detail & problem-solving skills.

**Closing date**: 27 May 2023.