Hybrid Research Chemist: Materials Innovation & Analysis

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24’s client in the Materials Science division in Tembisa seeks an innovative Research Chemist. The role combines in-lab experimentation with remote analysis and reporting to develop novel materials for industrial applications.

The position requires a strong foundation in synthetic chemistry, meticulous detail, and the ability to translate theory into scalable, practical solutions in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science required.
• Experience in synthetic organic or inorganic chemistry for materials development.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques and material characterization.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize new chemical compounds and materials.
• Test and analyze material properties like strength, conductivity, and thermal stability.
• Develop scalable synthesis protocols for new materials.
• Analyze data using analytical instrumentation and statistics.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate materials into product development.
• Maintain lab notebooks and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Collaborative work

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

NMR

IR spectroscopy

UV-Vis

GC

HPLC

SEM

TEM

Job description

Placements24’s client in the Materials Science division in Tembisa seeks an innovative Research Chemist. The role combines in-lab experimentation with remote analysis and reporting to develop novel materials for industrial applications.

The position requires a strong foundation in synthetic chemistry, meticulous detail, and the ability to translate theory into scalable, practical solutions in a hybrid work setup.