Chemical Engineer - R&D

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Training and conference attendance

R&D project bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join its Research & Development team in a hybrid role. You will explore new chemical technologies, develop novel processes, and contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to transform laboratory discoveries into viable industrial applications, pushing chemical science forward in both lab settings and through remote analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in R&D or process development.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles, reaction engineering and separation processes.
• Excellent critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments at lab and pilot scales.
• Analyze data and recommend next steps.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances and energy balances.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to document inventions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and research proposals.

Skills

R&D experience

Lab techniques

Scientific writing

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join their Research & Development department in Soweto . This hybrid role will focus on exploring new chemical technologies, developing novel processes, and contributing to the company's intellectual property portfolio. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, transforming laboratory discoveries into viable industrial applications. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and technically adept engineer looking to push the boundaries of chemical science in both lab settings and through remote analysis and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments at laboratory and pilot scales.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, drawing conclusions and recommending next steps.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, and energy balances.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to document new inventions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and research proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 2-5 years of experience in R&D or process development.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles, reaction engineering, and separation processes.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid capacity, involving both lab work and remote duties in Soweto .
• Excellent critical thinking and scientific writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for R&D project bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Opportunities for advanced training and conference attendance.
• A stimulating R&D environment focused on innovation.
• Supportive hybrid work model.