Junior Chemical Engineer - Research & Development

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Health benefits

Training & certs

Diverse projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24's client is seeking a junior chemical engineer to join their R&D team in George. You will assist in experimental design, data analysis, and scaling laboratory processes to pilot and production levels, working closely with senior engineers.

The role emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a hands-on learning approach. The position offers opportunities to contribute to new product pipelines, develop formulations, and gain experience across R&D, quality control, and production in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in chemical R&D or process development.
• Strong fundamentals in chemical principles, kinetics, and materials science.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and analytical techniques.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in software such as Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities with a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing experiments for new formulations and processes.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; present findings to the team.
• Support scaling laboratory processes to pilot and production levels.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and prepare technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Control, and Production teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Chemical Engineer to join their innovative Research & Development team in George . This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge chemical products and technologies. You will work closely with senior engineers and scientists, assisting in experimental design, data analysis, and the scaling-up of laboratory processes to pilot and production levels. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong theoretical knowledge, and is keen to apply their skills in a practical, hands-on environment. This role is crucial for fostering new product pipelines and enhancing existing formulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of experiments to test new chemical formulations and processes.


• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, presenting findings clearly to the team.


• Support the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot plant and full production levels.


• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports on experimental results.


• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and procedures.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Control, and Production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.


• 0-3 years of experience in a chemical R&D or process development setting.


• Fundamental understanding of chemical principles, reaction kinetics, and material science.


• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.


• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, basic statistical tools).


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in George .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for growth.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Paid training and opportunities for professional certifications.


• Exposure to diverse R&D projects and innovative technologies.


• A supportive and collaborative team environment fostering learning and development.