Formulation Intern

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: Manufacturing Research
Reference: 112520

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Employer: AVI Limited

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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About AVI Limited

AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

AVI’s brands have grown into great South African favourites including: Five Roses, Freshpak, House of Coffees, Frisco, Koffiehuis and Ellis Brown in the Beverages category; Bakers, Pyotts, Willards and Provita in the Biscuits and Snacks category; I&J in the Frozen Foods category; as well as Ciro, Lavazza and Douwe Egberts Cafitesse for the Out Of Home market. Our beauty and personal care brands include Yardley, Lentheric and Coty Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes. We have a well-developed shared services structure spanning: International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing that allows us to take advantage of our scale.

AVI’s brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.