Graduate Chemical Engineer - Research & Development

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship stipend

Mentorship from industry professionals

Hands-on R&D experience

Potential for future employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Chemical Engineer for an internship in Paarl, offering hands-on R&D exposure. You will assist in experimental design, collect and interpret data, and help develop new chemical processes under mentorship from senior scientists.

You will gain practical skills in lab practices, data analysis, and scale-up activities while contributing to innovative projects with potential future employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic record and a passion for research and development.
• Basic understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of laboratory experiments to test new chemical concepts.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, preparing summaries and reports.
• Support the development and optimization of new chemical processes and formulations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on various research projects, contributing fresh perspectives.
• Gain exposure to pilot plant operations and scale-up activities.

Skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Graduate Chemical Engineer to join their innovative Research & Development team in Paarl . This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment, working on projects that drive future product development. You will collaborate with senior scientists and engineers, contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and process development. This is an exceptional chance for aspiring chemical engineers to gain practical skills and explore their career interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of laboratory experiments to test new chemical concepts.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, preparing summaries and reports.
• Support the development and optimization of new chemical processes and formulations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on various research projects, contributing fresh perspectives.
• Gain exposure to pilot plant operations and scale-up activities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic record and a passion for research and development.
• Basic understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive internship stipend.
• Valuable hands-on experience in R&D.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in Paarl.
• Potential for future employment opportunities.