Join Indigo Brands, a leader in the personal care and beauty industry, where we create, market, and distribute globally recognised brands like Yardley, Lenthéric, Exclamation, English Blazer, and Gorgeous. As part of AVI Limited, we offer a fast-paced, innovative environment that values teamwork, excellence, and customer-centricity. At Indigo Brands, your contributions will be recognised, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow with a passionate team committed to success. With diverse career paths and a culture of collaboration, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

Why Join Indigo Brands?

• Industry Leadership: As a top cosmetics producer in Southern Africa, we lead with trusted, innovative brands.
• Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork and accountability, with every contribution driving success.
• Commitment to Excellence: Our high standards empower employees to achieve their best.
• Career Growth: We support professional development and offer diverse career paths.
• Accreditations: Indigo Brands is ISO accredited and boasts a five-star NOSA rating.      

Grow, Innovate, Succeed! We have an incredible opportunity for a FORMULATION INTERN at Indigo Brands in Epping, Cape Town. As the successful incumbent you will be responsible in assisting the Research and Development (R&D) team in formulating and testing formulations, supporting new product development, and ensuring that formulations meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Senior Development Chemist 

Key Areas of Impact:

Maintenance of related systems and good laboratory practices

• Maintaining and calibrating equipment.
• Adhering to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Lab Practices (GLP) standards.
• Record keeping of all raw material documentation.
• Stock control of raw materials and componentry required for Lab use.

Support New Product Development (NPD) activities

• Assist in the manufacture formulations as per R&D requirements.
• Prepares samples for internal and external testing.
• Research potential new raw materials to meet product needs.
• Support Regulatory and Compliance efforts.
• Keep up to date with latest cosmetic trends.

Conduct Stability Testing:

• Conduct studies on product safety and stability testing.
• Evaluate product stability by use of the appropriate equipment and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Report on any abnormalities picked up during testing.
• Assist in Quality Control (QC) Testing.

Data Collection and Documentation:

• Collate data from prototyping, studies and tests performed within the Lab.
• Ensure good record keeping of all processes.
• Compiling of mass / bulk / base specifications.
• Develop, update and maintain manufacturing instructions for all products.

Administration and reporting

• Participate and represent the formulation laboratory.
• Maintain and update the product safety records.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• GMP and GLP experience would be advantageous
• FMCG exposure would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the Cosmetic Industry would be advantageous

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric
• A Degree/Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent is required.
• COSCHEM Diploma or any equivalent qualification is required

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of laboratory testing
• Ability to use industry accepted continual improvement tools and instruments
• Understanding of technology platforms impacting quality processes
• Basic understanding of organizational RACI
• Basic understanding of the ISO 9001 / 22716, 1841 standards underpinning processes
• Basic principles of quality and cosmetics safety

Take the Next Step with Indigo Brands

Take the next step in your career with Indigo Brands, where innovation and excellence drive our commitment to quality personal care and beauty products.