A well known manufacturer in Personal Care and various related industries, is seeking a suitable candidate as a Laboratory Assistant. The company is based in Centurion, Gauteng and the successful applicants will report to the Senior Development Chemist
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
- A B Tech, ND Analytical Chemistry or a Bachelor of Science
Experience:
- At least the last 2 – 3 years in either quality, basic research and development or manufacturing of FMCG products will be an advantage.
- Involvement in the development and preparation of Personal Care products including emulsions, rinse off surfactant based products, fragrances including deodorant & fine fragrance & or any other skin care type products would be advantageous.
Specific Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of raw materials (active ingredients and excipients), applications, and quality requirements.
- Good Laboratory Competency – day to day completion of development, stability – accurate monitoring & report back to senior of any abnormalities timeously,
- Good Laboratory Practice knowledge
- Skills in product formulation and prototype development as per instruction
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
- Skills in generation or compilation of raw material and finished product data quality files.
General Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer literacy in Microsoft applications
Personal attributes and competencies:
- Self-motivated
- Be 100% reliable
- Well organised
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and persistent
- Have the right mindset and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Get to know the company & show incremental value
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE:
- Product formulation and development in terms of all specified and non-specified elements that contribute towards the growth of the company’s product categories and brands.
- Generation and compilation of finished product data stability/quality files
- Recording, maintaining & calibrating all laboratory equipment on a daily or weekly basis
Desired Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- problem solving skills.
- Computer Literacy
- microsoft applications
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years Other Science & Technology
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma
About The Employer:
Amka Products (PTY) Ltd is an FMCG Business founded in Pretoria in the 1950’s. From the outset Amka has focused on the unique needs and opportunities inherent in Africa’s emerging markets. The company specializes in the research development , manufacturing and marketing of products that meet consumer needs in Hair Care, Skin Care, Fragrance and Home care markets in over sixty countries around the world. Distribution is achieved through chain stores, independent retailers, salons, wholesalers and buying groups. Amka operates from twelve facilities in Sunderland Ridge ,Pretoria Amka also runs a Hair & Skincare in Johannesburg. Over the years Amka grew and expanded, a number of Business Units evolved to concentrate of specific aspects of the company’s operations.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Pension Fund
- Medical Aid