Research and Development Chemist

Recruiter:

Sisol Projects

Job Ref:

JHB000035/LM

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG based in Germiston is looking for a Research and Development Chemist with solid experience of formulation and development of various products

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

Creating and updating of Bill of Materials with respect to product formulations (any formulation changes, all new formulations).
Creating and updating product Master Manufacturing Instructions (MMI).
Creating and updating of finished goods specifications; (product formulation, and claims, warnings etc.).
Compiling of finished product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); as per SANS 11014:2010 Safety Data Sheet for Chemical Products Content & Order of Sections. This includes reviewing of new/alternate raw material MSDS’s and updating the Finished Product MSDS accordingly.
Obtain and communicate new/alternate raw material MSDS’s to product handlers (Raw material Receiving team, Receiving QC, Dispensary and Product Blending teams).
Update the Quality department and EHS departments with any changes on product hazards identified, to ensure risk assessments are updated.
Ensure that finished product hazards identified on the MSDS’s are communicated to relevant product handlers.
Maintenance of raw material & finished product MSDS data base. Ensuring that raw material and finished product MSDS’s are available at point of use, in the manufacturing facility and material storage areas.
Give input on product label information with regards to product hazards to be communicated to the customers, finished product ingredient list and product usage instructions.
Compiling Poisons Control Centre information for new products and updating the centre with relevant information.
Application for certifications/endorsements on any claims to be/being made on finished product labels (i.e., NRCS, BWC, Vegan, etc.), including external laboratory testing related to the claims.
Prepares experimental design projects by mixing test batches in laboratory, where experimental designs are successful transfer laboratory scale batches to production plant by conducting blending trials/first production for new products.
Support blending department with new formulation manufacturing steps to achieve established product attributes & specifications.
Validates new products by establishing product specifications and quality attributes.
Monitor stability of new product formulations through a documented stability monitoring program.
Conduct root cause analysis when product formulation non-conformances are identified. And research solutions that can be implemented to correct the non-conformance.
Review legal compliance for finished products range manufactured by Organazation.
Provide training for R&D Lab Assistant on product formulation development, analysis and other skills or knowledge required by the incumbent to provide service to the NPD department.
Participate in or lead ad hoc R&D related projects, as necessary.

Quality

Assist in trouble shooting at the blending stage when product specifications are not met.
Routinely review adherence & capability to meet established product analytical specifications and update, as necessary.
Forms part of the Internal Audit team.
Work closely with Quality Operations Manager on product compliance requirements and validation of product claims.

Health, Safety and Environment

Comply to all HSE and Facility SOP’s and Procedures.
Ensure all equipment is utilized according to health and safety regulations and any relevant and applicable SOP’s and Procedures.
Report unsafe working conditions and equipment immediately to Safety Representatives and Management.
Correct PPE is worn at all times.

Training and Development

Participate in all company endorsed training programs, including mandatory GMP, SOP and HSE, etc. training as per a basic requirement of the job.

Corporate Governance

Comply with all aspects of the Code of Conduct / Corporate Citizenship and Company Policies and Procedures as is expected in the employee/employer relationship.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric
BSC Degree or Diploma in Chemistry or relevant field
NQF Level 3 in Communication and Numeracy in English
cGMP training
All applicable SOP’s, cGMP requirements and technical specifications

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