Chemistry Internship In a South African Health and Medicinal Company

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year round

Description: Started in the 1940's, this company markets their large range of products and brands in some 26 countries worldwide.The manufacturing capability extends to the production of soft gelatine capsules and tablets; including vitamins, dietary supplements, aromatherapy oils, phytotherapy creams etc. The company conforms to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), has TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia) approval and complies with MCC (Medicines Control Council of South Africa) standards in terms of all its regulations. The Quality Assurance (QA) Department has a Quality Control (QC) section as well as a Stability testing section. The R&D Department recently moved into it's own formulation and analytical laboratories in order to function as a separate business unit in the future.

Internship tasks:
The R&D Department consist of 2 sub-groups: the Formulation group and the Analytical Chemistry group.

* The Analytical Chemistry group would be interested in a Chemistry intern to assist with the analytical method development, troubleshooting and validation of various methods required to ensure quality of new proposed products. This will also incorporate stability testing according to a scheduled protocol.
* Analytical techniques used range from physical wet-chemistry techniques to specialised instrument techniques like, HPLC, GC, NIR and AAS. The prospective student will be involved in project teams that will seethe product through from inception until the 3-month test station of Stability. At the end of the internship, the student should have a good working knowledge of the laboratory testing requirements of food supplements and pharmaceuticals in South Africa.

Highlights:
* Training provided in one of the top Auditing firms in South Africa
* Interning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
* We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your host company, organisation or institution
* We assist you with the visa formalities, insurance and flight bookings.
* We organize an accommodation for you that suits your needs and budget.
* We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
* On arrival you will get an information folder about Cape Town including important phone numbers, tips and details
plus a discount card for several backpackers, bars, restaurants and car hire.
* You will receive a local SIM-card for your cell phone from us.
* We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
* We assist you with renting or purchasing a car.
* You will receive our weekly Newsletter.
* We organise weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all Magisters and friends of Magister
* If you are interested in travelling we can get you large discounts with well known local tour operators.
* We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Qualifications:
* Studying towards a degree or a related degree in Chemistry.
* Laboratory experience
* Good analytical skills
* An interest in food supplements and pharmaceuticals

Cost in US$: 500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Magister Student Placement Organisation's Mission Statement: As one of the most established and well known intern and volunteer organizations in Cape Town, Magister's main objective is geared towards the matching and placing of qualified International students and volunteers with dynamic Cape Town based companies and organizations. Magister also caters for the needs of backpacker tourists and newly qualified entrants to the labor market. With our wide network of contacts and range of skills we strive to ensure that your experience abroad remains an unforgettable one. While strengthening foreign ties between South Africa and other countries, Magister offers great value to their students and invests in their personal development and education as well as their careers. By liaising regularly with the students and providing professional advice and individualized services, we aim to ensure the easy set-up, smooth running and successful conclusion of ventures. We encourage the students to get to know one another and establish relationships that will support them throughout their stay in South Africa.

Year Founded: 2000