Development Chemist at Indigo Brands

• As the successful incumbent you will be responsible for the innovation, creation, formulation and development of products for Indigo Brands as required.

 Line Manager: R&D Manager

Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:

 New Product Development:

• Proactively creates and develops innovative and differentiated new cosmetic product solutions
• Creates and develops new products as per requirements of the different brand strategies and agendas
• Identifies product and process performance improvements and cost reduction

 Product Testing:

• Conduct studies on product safety testing

 Final Product Specification:

• Compiling of mass/bulk/base specifications
• Provides mass/bulk/base specifications and standards for product realization and commercialization

 Administration and reporting:

• Participates and represents the Formulation Development Laboratory by providing, interpreting and communicating technical formulation information and development status
• Maintaining and updating the product safety records

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:                                                                   

• 3 years’ experience in product and formulation development environment within a similar industry
• GMP & GLP experience
• Colour differentiation and sensitivity
• Relevant and up to date products and formulation compliance knowledge

 Qualifications:

• Matric
• Analytical Chemistry / Biology Diploma or similar
• BSC Degree in Science (Chemistry; Microbiology; Biology; Chemical engineer)
• Coschem Diploma advantageous

 Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of the Cosmetic Industry
• FMCG exposure will be advantageous
• The ability to utilize technical and scientific knowledge to formulate safe quality cosmetic product
• Analytical competence to interpret product testing and experimental designs, results and analysis
• Keep abreast of the latest regulations and research pertaining to cosmetic products and raw materials
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills to develop products that meet consumer needs
• Written and oral communication
• Computer literacy skills, MS Office Suite
• Working in fast-paced environment, managing multiple, changing priorities simultaneously

 Competencies:

• Thinking creatively
• Building relationships
• Thinking analytically
• Embracing change
• Staying composed
• Taking initiative
• Minimising risk
• Maintaining productivity

Closing Date 05 June 2023