Senior Catalysis Research Engineer - Lead Breakthroughs

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with specialization in Catalysis Research to join a Randburg-based facility. You will lead projects on catalyst design, synthesis, and testing, advancing catalytic processes for industrial applications.

The role emphasizes kinetic studies, advanced characterization, and scalability from lab to pilot plant, with opportunities to publish and contribute to IP. Mentorship and safety are core priorities.

Qualifications

• PhD with a strong focus on catalysis.
• 7+ years post-PhD or industrial catalysis experience.
• Experience with catalyst synthesis and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on design, synthesis, characterization, and testing of catalysts.
• Develop and optimize catalytic processes for industrial applications.
• Conduct kinetic studies, mechanistic investigations, and catalyst deactivation analyses.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques for catalyst characterization.
• Scale-up catalytic processes from lab to pilot plant.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of chemists and engineers.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to patents and IP development.
• Mentor junior researchers and technicians in catalysis research.
• Ensure safety and environmental responsibility in all activities.

Skills

Catalysis research

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Spectroscopy equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with specialization in Catalysis Research to join a Randburg-based facility. You will lead projects on catalyst design, synthesis, and testing, advancing catalytic processes for industrial applications.

The role emphasizes kinetic studies, advanced characterization, and scalability from lab to pilot plant, with opportunities to publish and contribute to IP. Mentorship and safety are core priorities.