R&D Chemist - NOT QC but Research and Development of new formulations and reformulations.
Based on the West Rand
Permanent position
Salary highly negotiable
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Liquid / Food / Pharmaceutical / Manufacturing / FMCG R&D Environment
Diploma / Degree in Chemistry or Science-related field
Job Description
Develop new products and improve functioning of existing products
Formulate product prototypes and evaluate them for chemical and physical properties, performance, and stability
Analyse organic and inorganic compounds to determine their composition
Conduct qualitative and quantitative experiments considering the volume and structure of ingredients
Customize formulas and use different reagents to test chemical reactions
Write technical reports of the test results
Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions
Refine chemical products to improve their quality
Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
Establish product specifications and procedures as required for R & D projects
Support scale-ups from prototype to commercial manufacture particularly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Obtain process technology and equipment information for production
Obtain data and information required for regulatory submissions and patent applications
Support on technical service for operations and consumer relations
Provide technical and supervisory support within laboratory and other departments as required
Develop reports and documents detailing project processes, results and conclusions
