Chemical Engineer, R&D: Process Innovation & Scale-Up

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Medical & pension benefits

Research facilities access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join its Research and Development division in Paarl. The role focuses on pioneering new chemical processes, conducting experimental research, and translating laboratory findings into scalable industrial applications.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of chemical technology. The position suits a curious, technically adept engineer eager to contribute to product innovation and process development, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 2-5 years of experience in chemical research and development or process development.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and experimental design.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and technical report writing.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering and separation processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop and optimize new chemical processes.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Conduct pilot-scale trials to validate new processes and gather scale-up data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies relevant to chemical product development.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and contribute to intellectual property documentation in Paarl.

Skills

Laboratory data analysis

Experimental design

Process development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join its Research and Development division in Paarl. The role focuses on pioneering new chemical processes, conducting experimental research, and translating laboratory findings into scalable industrial applications.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of chemical technology. The position suits a curious, technically adept engineer eager to contribute to product innovation and process development, with