Chemical Engineer - Research & Development

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Learning opportunities

R&D facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and analytical Chemical Engineer specializing in Research & Development to join our Upington team. This hybrid role blends hands-on laboratory work with remote administrative tasks, focusing on developing and scaling new chemical products and processes.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct experiments, evaluate feasibility, and accelerate pilot-scale success while contributing to process design and safety assessments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical R&D or process development.
• Proven laboratory skills and experience with experimental design and execution.
• Familiarity with process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to explore new synthesis routes and optimize existing processes.
• Evaluate feasibility and scalability of new chemical processes and technologies.
• Design and execute pilot-scale trials, collecting and analyzing data to inform process design.
• Develop and document experimental procedures, technical reports, and safety assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D chemists, process engineers, and product development specialists.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in chemical engineering and related fields.

Skills

Lab skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Process simulation

Communication

Problem solving

Chemical kinetics

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Chemical Engineer specializing in Research & Development to join their team in Upington . This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment where you will contribute to the innovation and development of new chemical products and processes. You will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers, focusing on laboratory-scale experimentation, process feasibility studies, and the scale-up of promising technologies. This position is ideal for an engineer passionate about discovery, with a blend of hands-on laboratory work and the ability to transition tasks remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to explore new chemical synthesis routes and optimize existing processes.
• Evaluate the feasibility and scalability of new chemical processes and technologies.
• Design and execute pilot-scale trials, collecting and analyzing data to inform process design.
• Develop and document experimental procedures, technical reports, and safety assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D chemists, process engineers, and product development specialists.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in chemical engineering and relevant scientific fields.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical research and development or process development.
• Proven laboratory skills and experience with experimental design and execution.
• Familiarity with process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for both on-site lab work and remote administrative tasks.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for continued learning, conference attendance, and professional growth.
• Access to state-of-the-art R&D facilities.
• A collaborative and innovative research environment.