Chemical Engineer - R&D Specialist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Home office setup

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join its R&D team as an R&D Specialist. The role is fully remote and involves conceiving, designing, and executing research projects to develop new chemical processes and products, applying chemical engineering principles and experimental design.

You will design laboratory experiments, analyze data, identify new technologies, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, document findings, present results, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in chemical R&D or related research positions.
• Proven record of innovation and problem-solving in a research setting.
• Strong knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience with lab techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research to develop novel chemical processes and technologies.
• Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and potential research avenues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on research projects.
• Document research findings, prepare technical reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent applications.

Skills

R&D experience

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join their Research and Development team as an R&D Specialist, operating on a fully remote basis. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and executing research projects to develop new chemical processes and products. You will work on challenging scientific problems, leveraging your expertise in chemical engineering principles and experimental design. The ideal candidate is a curious and driven individual with a strong passion for scientific discovery and innovation, capable of contributing significantly to the company's R&D pipeline from any location, driving technological advancements and exploring new chemical frontiers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research to develop novel chemical processes and technologies.
• Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and potential research avenues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on research projects.
• Document research findings, prepare technical reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent applications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical research and development.
• Proven track record of innovation and problem-solving in a research environment.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience with various laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering research projects with significant impact.
• Flexible, fully remote work environment.
• Allowance for professional development, training, and home office setup.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating research culture.