RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Research & Development positions we deal with, include:

Reseacher
Recipe Developer / Home Economist / Chef
Feeds Formulator
Applications Technologist / Technologist
Packaging Developer
Process Developer
Product Developer
Other R & D
Flavourist
R & D Manager / Director 

 

Positions become vacant on a daily basis, and are updated accordingly. Please check with our offices at Tel. (+2711) 782-8217 if you have not previously submitted your Curriculum Vitae; what your reference number is; and when last you have submitted your Curriculum Vitae.

If there is no area code before the reference number of the position, the position is in Gauteng. All other areas are indicated as follows:

GP = Gauteng  
EC = Eastern CapeKZN = KwaZulu Natal
FS = Free State Lim = Limpopo
NC = Northern Cape Mpu = Mpumalanga
WC = Western Cape NWP = North West Province

 

Please refer to "Submit your CV" to see who qualifies for positions with Par Excellance, and how we want your Curriculum Vitae to be done.

We trust that we shall have a long and mutually beneficial business relationship.

MARIANA WAIT DU PLESSIS
H.R. PRACTITIONER

CURRENT VACANT POSITIONS:

 

SENIOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC-MS) ANALYST, FLAVOURS & FRAGRANCES, MIDRAND
R500-600 000 tctc Neg.
GC-MS & QC ADMINISTRATOR, FRAGRANCES, GAUTENG
R500-600 000 tctc Neg.
BTech/BSc/MS./PhD Chemistry; Comp.Lit. Eight (8) + years exp in analysing chemical composition of flavours & fragrances, understand different columns used in GC-MS/operate/maintain GC-MS & Flame Ionisation Detector (FID),incl. calibration/consumables/troubleshooting/interpret chromatograms/identify compounds /understand flavour/fragrance chemistry/raw materials/their properties. Able to give meticulous attention to detail/be able to troubleshoot instrument issues/ solve analytical problems/have communication/report writing skills/effectively liaise technical teams/present findings. Must extract/purify/prepare flavour/ fragrance samples for GC-MS analysis, incl. solvent extraction/solid phase microextraction (SPME)/analyse chromatograms/ identify and quantify volatile compounds/interpret spectral data using spectral libraries and retention indices. Ensure all laboratory practices adhere to safety guidelines and quality standards. Work closely with technical teams/ Flavourists/ Perfumers/provide rational results/analytical support for product development/quality control/ regulatory compliance. Prepare detailed reports on analytical findings/ document procedures/maintain accurate records of all analyses. Midrand. H0401 MARIANA 011 782-8217/ 082-565-2767
B.Sc.Chem./Food. CompLit/MassHunter, Must have 3+ years of experience as a GC-MS Operator and Quality Controller in manufacturing of fragrances/aroma compounds/ (flavours) and the application thereof in the perfume/ cosmetic/toiletry/household chemical industries. Must be able to match fragrances, source molecules, ensure quality according to ISO 9001:2015, recognise problems, and take corrective action. Must be pro-active, very focused on QC and matching, and a strong team player and communicator to collaborate daily with Manufacturing, Sales, and Procurement. Must prepare fragrance and other samples, possibly using solvent extraction techniques such as SPME arrow, identify different substances in test samples, and analyse, interpret, and quantify fragrances using GC-MS. Must interpret quantification of fragrances with relevant software on PC, and provide an analytical report on the fragrances made in the laboratory. Must maintain an up-to-date knowledge of fragrance ingredients and components within the market, keep a detailed library, and add new fragrance ingredients/components to library accordingly. Responsible for instrumentation, general and advance maintenance and performance and trend monitoring of the instructions carried out. Must analyse samples, perform maintenance and troubleshooting, develop analytical methods as necessary and identify opportunities to improve runtime and quality. Germiston H0701 MARIANA 011 782-8217/082-565-2767
FRAGRANCE EVALUATOR, GAUTENG R300-360 000 tctc Neg
 

B.Sc.Chem/Coschem/Food Sc/Cosmetology/Sensory Sc; 3 yrs exp FRAGRANCE evaluation/strong sensory evaluation capabilities/well-developed sense of smell/ability to describe/differentiate fragrances accurately. Experience in NPD/QC/fragrance/ cosmetic/food/beverage laboratory. Familiarity with industry regulations/ safety standards/BOP in fragrance/sensory evaluation beneficial. Prior exp.in Food/Beverage/Packaging/ Agriculture advantageous.Must have organisational/time management skills/attention to detail/accuracy in record-keeping/sample handling/document findings clearly/prepare reports/communicate insights to cross-functional teams concisely/professionally.Must be able to work in a hybrid setup/display reliability/self-discipline/effective collaboration on-site/remotely. Full-time position in Midrand/flexibility for store visits from time to time/will assess/evaluate fragrances for consumer products/ensuring that scent profiles align with brand requirements/market trends/regulatory standards. Must participate in sensory panels/maintain fragrance libraries/documenting evaluations/provide feedback to product development/marketing teams/ collaborate with Perfumers/QA/R & D to refine formulations/support product testing/contribute to presentations/reports.Must manage evaluation schedules/keep accurate records of trials/help ensure consistency/quality across fragrance portfolios.Midrand H0903 Mariana 011 782-8217/082-565-276