R and D / Formulation Chemist - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 19-04-2016 1:26:57 PM
17-05-2016 1:26:57 PM
*Minimum BSc Chemistry or equivalent; 5-10 years formulation experience. Lab and/or manufacturing experience in Cosmetic/Pharmaceutical industry. Bilingual (English and Afrikaans). Experience in Project Management preferred. Coschem Diploma beneficial. cGMP and ISO 9001. RSA citizen residing in Gauteng.*
Location: Kyalami, Johannesburg

Description: A growing Research and Development and Manufacturing company requires the services of a R&D/Formulation Chemist to join their team. Key duties include: Demonstrate technical strength with laboratory bench techniques. Support development of new products from technical perspective within Veterinary, Personal Care, Disinfection and Pharmaceutical categories. Strong project management skills. Good formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions. Lead product development process as it pertains to R&D functions. Implement and manage quality systems (ISO, GMP, HACCP and GLP). Proper operation, standardisation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and technical reports. Follow all quality procedures. Ability to interpret results from laboratory tests. Conduct performance and/or analysis evaluations of competitive products. Keep up to date on developments in science and technology. Make decisions and recommendations relative to project result. Work with manufacturing in order to qualify process scale up. Ensure GMP compliance in the manufacturing environment. Ensure that formulations comply with criteria set in the manufacturing documents and give clearance to fill batches. Comply with and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Maintain Quality Control standards in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Key Requirements: Minimum BSc Chemistry or equivalent essential; 5-10 years hands on formulation experience. Lab and/or manufacturing experience in the Cosmetic/Pharmaceutical industry. Bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Experience and training in Project Management preferred. Coschem Diploma and knowledge of cosmetic regulations (national and international) beneficial. cGMP and ISO 9001. Only South African citizens residing in Gauteng need to apply.

Additional Requirements: Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Organisational, planning and problem solving skills. Timely execution of multiple projects’ objectives within established timelines. Self-motivated, seeking information from both external, and internal sources to accomplish objectives and meet project timelines. Ability to “think outside the box” and help with innovative formulations. Initiative. Self-starter. Attention to detail. Team player. Analytical. Physically fit and resourceful.

Remuneration: Market related and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

*Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply
**Please quote “R&D/Formulation Chemist (G539)” in the subject line
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Recruiter: SciStaff