Chemical Engineer - Product Development and Scale-up

Placements24; United States; Sur place; USD 27 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to join the Product Development team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on translating lab discoveries into commercially viable products, overseeing lab-scale work, pilot plant strategies, and scale-up support.

The candidate should have a strong foundation in chemical engineering, experimental design, and innovation-driven mindset. You will collaborate with R&D scientists, formulation chemists, and manufacturing teams to ensure safe, environmentally

Responsabilités

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize new chemical products and processes.
• Perform laboratory-scale synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds.
• Develop pilot plant strategies and execute trials to validate process feasibility and gather scale-up data.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists, formulation chemists, and manufacturing teams.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges encountered during product development and scale-up.
• Ensure all development activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Evaluate raw materials and assess their suitability for new product formulations.
• Support the

Description du poste

About the Role Our client, a rapidly growing innovator in the specialty chemicals market, is seeking a talented and ambitious Chemical Engineer to join their Product Development team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is critical for translating laboratory discoveries into commercially viable products and processes. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of product development, from initial concept and lab-scale experimentation to pilot plant trials and supporting commercial scale-up. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, excellent experimental design skills, and a passion for innovation. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge chemical solutions and gain broad experience across R&D and manufacturing support. The position is located in Randburg, Gauteng, offering excellent access to a vibrant business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize new chemical products and processes.
• Perform laboratory-scale synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds.
• Develop pilot plant strategies and execute trials to validate process feasibility and gather scale-up data.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists, formulation chemists, and manufacturing teams.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges encountered during product development and scale-up.
• Ensure all development activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Evaluate raw materials and assess their suitability for new product formulations.
• Support the