Materials Science Research Chemist - On-Site Welkom Lab

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site facility

Medical coverage

Retirement savings options

Conference attendance support

Collaborative atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a Research Chemist specializing in Materials Science to lead synthesis, characterization, and application of novel materials for industrial use.

You will conduct independent research, develop scalable chemical processes, document findings, and collaborate with engineers to integrate new materials into product development; on-site facility offers modern equipment and opportunities to attend scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in materials synthesis and characterization techniques (spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal analysis).
• Proficiency in laboratory safety protocols and scientific documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a research-intensive environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to innovation in materials science.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize new chemical compounds and materials using advanced techniques.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate material properties and performance under various conditions.
• Develop and optimize chemical processes for material production and scale-up.
• Collaborate with engineers and other scientists to integrate new materials into product development.
• Document research findings and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Research

Material synthesis

Characterization techniques

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in Chemistry

PhD or MSc in Materials Science

PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a Research Chemist specializing in Materials Science to lead synthesis, characterization, and application of novel materials for industrial use.

You will conduct independent research, develop scalable chemical processes, document findings, and collaborate with engineers to integrate new materials into product development; on-site facility offers modern equipment and opportunities to attend scientific conferences.