Formulation Intern

5 hours ago

Cape Town, South Africa AVI Limited Full time

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 I**ndigo 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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