Chemical Engineer - R&D

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Professional development funds

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join their Research & Development team. This hybrid role blends remote research with on-site laboratory and pilot plant work, contributing to new chemical product and process development.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Master’s in Chemical Engineering with 3–5 years in chemical R&D, strong experimental design and data analysis skills, and excellent teamwork for a hybrid environment that supports scientific discovery

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical R&D, focusing on process or product development.
• Proven ability in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, and pilot plant operations.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles and reaction engineering.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities to create new chemical products and improve existing ones.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and interpret data to guide further development.
• Develop and optimize chemical processes for pilot-scale and eventual commercial production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, engineers, and marketing, in a hybrid setting.
• Prepare technical reports, patents, and presentations on research findings.
• Ensure all R&D activities adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Laboratory skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical instruments

Pilot plant operations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join their Research & Development team in Sandton . This hybrid role offers the exciting opportunity to work on the forefront of new chemical product and process development, blending remote research and analysis with on-site laboratory and pilot plant work. You will be involved in conceptualizing, designing, and testing novel chemical solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about scientific discovery, possesses strong analytical and experimental skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and rigorous scientific inquiry. Your work will contribute significantly to the company's future technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities to create new chemical products and improve existing ones.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and interpret data to guide further development.
• Develop and optimize chemical processes for pilot-scale and eventual commercial production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, engineers, and marketing, in a hybrid setting.
• Prepare technical reports, patents, and presentations on research findings.
• Ensure all R&D activities adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical R&D, with a strong focus on process or product development.
• Proven ability in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, and pilot plant operations.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles and reaction engineering.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and publications.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment.