Junior Chemical Engineer: Hybrid Lab & Process Analytics

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Training & mentorship

Hybrid work

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Career development

Challenging projects

Team environment

Job summary

Our client in the mining and resource processing sector is seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer to join the analytical and process development team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This early-career role offers exposure to chemical analysis, process monitoring, and optimization in a demanding industrial setting.

You will perform chemical analyses, support plant operations with technical data, and help develop new analytical methods while balancing on-site lab work with remote data analysis and

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-op placements.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., titration, spectroscopy, chromatography).
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation is essential.
• Familiarity with process monitoring and control concepts is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing on-site and remote tasks in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
• Analyze process data to monitor performance and identify potential issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting process deviations and operational problems.
• Support the development and implementation of new analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare samples and operate laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
• Document experimental results and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Contribute to process improvement projects by providing analytical support and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and plant personnel on technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and quality standards.
• Assist in pilot plant studies and process scale-up activities.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Process monitoring

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Our client in the mining and resource processing sector is seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer to join the analytical and process development team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This early-career role offers exposure to chemical analysis, process monitoring, and optimization in a demanding industrial setting.

You will perform chemical analyses, support plant operations with technical data, and help develop new analytical methods while balancing on-site lab work with remote data analysis and