Research and Development Administrator

SUMMARY:
Research and Development

POSITION INFO:

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

Duties and Responsibilities;

*  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. <br>
*  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 packaging files as suppliers or materials change.
*  Filing and archiving of Master Manufacturing instructions as received from production.
*  Assist with the 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 Coordinator.
*  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-conformity relating to cGMP which forms part of the continuous 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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