Biomedical Nanomaterials Lead - R&D Innovator

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Nanomaterials Engineer in Cape Town to spearhead R&D in nanomaterials for biomedical applications. You will lead a talented team from concept to prototype, guiding synthesis, characterization, and collaboration with clinicians and scientists.

You will drive innovative projects, establish QC procedures, and contribute to IP while staying abreast of the latest advances in nanomaterials and biomedical engineering. A remarkable leadership opportunity awaits.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in nanomaterials R&D with biomedical focus.
• Proven leadership of research teams and complex projects.
• Knowledge of nanomaterial synthesis techniques: CVD, sol-gel, self-assembly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of advanced nanomaterials for biomedical diagnostics and therapeutics.
• Oversee synthesis, fabrication and scale-up with quality control.
• Direct characterization using electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface analysis.
• Mentor engineers and scientists, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with biologists, chemists and clinicians to define goals.
• Implement robust quality procedures for nanomaterial production.
• Contribute to IP via invention disclosures and patents.
• Stay updated on advances in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Biomedical understanding

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering

Tools

CVD

sol-gel

self-assembly

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Nanomaterials Engineer in Cape Town to spearhead R&D in nanomaterials for biomedical applications. You will lead a talented team from concept to prototype, guiding synthesis, characterization, and collaboration with clinicians and scientists.

You will drive innovative projects, establish QC procedures, and contribute to IP while staying abreast of the latest advances in nanomaterials and biomedical engineering. A remarkable leadership opportunity awaits.