Innovative Research Chemical Engineer - R&D Scientist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Education support

Research facilities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Research Chemical Engineer to join its R&D team in Klerksdorp. The role focuses on exploring novel chemical processes and technologies, conducting lab-scale experiments, analyzing results, and bringing concepts from ideation to feasibility assessment.

You will collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and engineers, stay abreast of literature, and document findings for technical and management audiences.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in laboratory R&D, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Strong theory in reaction engineering, separations, and process design.
• Excellent problem-solving, writing, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments to explore new reactions, materials, and processes.
• Analyze experimental data with advanced statistical methods.
• Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies for new products.
• Collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and engineers.
• Stay current with scientific literature and tech advances.
• Document findings and present results to technical and management audiences.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Chemical reaction engineering

Process design

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Analytical instruments

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Research Chemical Engineer to join its R&D team in Klerksdorp. The role focuses on exploring novel chemical processes and technologies, conducting lab-scale experiments, analyzing results, and bringing concepts from ideation to feasibility assessment.

You will collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and engineers, stay abreast of literature, and document findings for technical and management audiences.