Chemical Process Developer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

State-of-the-art facilities

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Process Developer to join our R&D team in Klerksdorp. This hybrid role focuses on innovating and refining chemical processes from laboratory scale to pilot plant, balancing lab work with remote analysis and reporting.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to advance our product pipeline, bring new technologies to life, and ensure safety and efficiency throughout development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
• Experience in process development, scale-up and experimental design is needed.
• Familiarity with lab techniques and analytical instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct lab experiments to develop novel chemical processes.
• Scale-up from benchtop to pilot plant, optimizing parameters for efficiency and safety.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports.
• Troubleshoot process issues during development and scale-up phases.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and QA teams.

Skills

Lab techniques

Analytical instrumentation

Process modeling

Reporting & presentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative Chemical Process Developer to join their research and development team in Klerksdorp . This hybrid role focuses on innovating and refining new chemical products and processes from laboratory scale to pilot plant. You will play a critical role in bringing new technologies to life, requiring a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. You’ll collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers, contributing to the advancement of our client's product pipeline and leveraging expertise in both on-site laboratory work and remote analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to develop novel chemical processes.
• Scale-up processes from benchtop to pilot plant, optimizing parameters for efficiency and safety.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Troubleshoot process issues encountered during development and scale-up phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and research in chemical process development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Proven experience in process development, scale-up, and experimental design.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with process simulation and modeling tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing lab work with remote analysis.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• A stimulating work environment in Klerksdorp with hybrid flexibility.