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. Indigos 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 (SOPs). 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
