Junior Chemist - TSO [South Africa]

 

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Role Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

What you'll be doing:

Works closely with Regulatory Affairs and Product Development (PD) Category leaders to develop and implement reformulation plans.
Understands formula Value Engineering, Simplification and Sustainability goals and opportunities to also incorporate into Regulatory-driven reformulation plans.

Key responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

Product Development Scientist working in the lab to formulate high performing,
high quality products.

• Works closely with packaging team to ensure the product is compatible and

stable and delivers the right in-use experience.

• Works with R&D partner functions and Market Research to qualify product

safety, efficacy, compliance, stability and quality and to validate product
performance with the consumer.

• Ensures formulation work is on track for key project milestones. Responsible

for technical development of product formulation from inception to launch.

• Strong lab bench skills and technical competency.
• Uses technical methods and sensory testing to evaluate product performance

and ensure targets are delivered.

• Incorporates product sustainability improvements into reformulations where

possible.

• This role should demonstrate curiosity and a global mindset, adept at working

across different cultures and passionate about people and planet.

Work Experience & Education:

• 0-3 years' experience in R&D in FMCG industry or other lab-based experience on

product development.

• Bachelor's level Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant technical

degree, with Master's preferred.

Skills & Competences:

• Requires in-depth CFT formulation knowledge to quickly develop and implement

reformulation strategies across a wide range of product types.

• Strong chemistry and analytical training as well as problem solving, interpersonal,

team, bench and communications (oral & written) skills.

• Strong organizational competencies and able to work successfully in a matrix

global environment.

• Experience with green/ sustainable chemistry and Design-to-Cost principles is a plus else would need to demonstrate curiosity and a global mindset and a

passionate for people and planet

What we offer:

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