Research and Development Administrator

SUMMARY:
Research and Development Administrator

POSITION INFO:

Our client, leader in the skincare industry is currently looking for a Research and Development Administrator to join their team .

• Ordering, following up on and receiving of R&D raw and packaging materials as required by Lab staff.
• Maintaining the R&D raw and packaging material database by coding, recording, storing and copying of accompanying paperwork e.g. COA, SDS, COC and specifications, etc.
• Updating of raw material files as suppliers or raw materials change, including raw material specifications, SDSs, INCI information, pack size and price.
• Updating of raw materials & MSDS schedule on share drive for all staff.
• Filing of new, raw and packaging materials in an easily accessible system along with relevant paperwork.
• Maintaining the raw material system by discarding expired raw materials on a monthly basis.
• Creating and updating of packaging files as suppliers or materials change.
• Filing and archiving of Master Manufacturing instructions as received from production.
• Assist with sourcing of new raw materials, packaging materials and alternative suppliers.
• Assist R&D Administrator to compile documents such as Handover and Form Amendment documents as well as maintaining the Product Information Dossier for new and reformulated products.
• Maintains the R&D SOP Training Matrix.
• Generate purchase orders for laboratory consumables, raw materials and packaging materials required by the R&D Team.
• Arranging trial products (R&D Lab and/or Production) to be delivered to the Trial Co-Ordinator.
• Administration of internal and external product trials, including issuing of product and evaluation forms as well as regular follow ups.
• Compiles IEP/Cep reports based on product evaluations.
• Reports irregularities and other non-conformities relating to cGMP which forms part of the continual quality improvement process.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with the Health and Safety Requirements per the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 0f 1993.
• Promotes safe working conditions to minimize workplace injuries.
• Carries out all tasks according to relevant Standard Operating Procedures which are obtained in each department. This may include operating SYSPRO.
• General office filing and archiving.

KEY SKILLS

• Analytical.
• Highly organized.
• Attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement focus.
• Open to learning and self-development.
• Self-starter and team player.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12   ND Analytical Chemistry or related degree (B.Sc.).
• 3 years’ experience in Office Admin, ideally in Cosmetic or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Preferably Regulatory Admin experience.

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