Chemical R&D Engineer: Lab Innovator & Scale-Up

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Chemical Research and Development Engineer to join their Benoni team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on exploring and developing new chemical products, processes, and technologies, conducting lab experiments, analyzing results, and scaling promising developments for potential commercialization.

You will collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and manufacturing engineers, design and execute experiments, evaluate materials, and stay abreast of

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in laboratory R&D and data analysis.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques and equipment for chemical characterization.
• Strong knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics and separation processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute lab experiments for new reactions, formulations, and materials.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Develop and optimize chemical processes for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and engineers on R&D projects.
• Evaluate raw materials and intermediates for quality and performance.
• Stay updated on latest advancements in chemical engineering.

Skills

Lab R&D experience

Analytical techniques

Reaction kinetics

Thermodynamics

Separation processes

Independent work

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemical Eng

Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

Analytical instruments

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Chemical Research and Development Engineer to join their Benoni team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on exploring and developing new chemical products, processes, and technologies, conducting lab experiments, analyzing results, and scaling promising developments for potential commercialization.

You will collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and manufacturing engineers, design and execute experiments, evaluate materials, and stay abreast of