Junior Polymer Engineer — R&D & Pilot Lab

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Mentorship

Career growth

Lab access

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Junior Chemical Engineer to join a polymer R&D team in Port Elizabeth. The role offers hands-on lab work, data analysis, and support for pilot-scale testing, guided by senior scientists and engineers. Ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply classroom knowledge in a practical research setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration, learning, and development within a supportive team focused on cutting-edge polymer materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemical engineering or polymer science.
• Recent graduate with excellent academic performance; internship a plus.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments for polymer synthesis and characterization.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and pilot-scale units.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Placements24 invites a Junior Chemical Engineer to join a polymer R&D team in Port Elizabeth. The role offers hands-on lab work, data analysis, and support for pilot-scale testing, guided by senior scientists and engineers. Ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply classroom knowledge in a practical research setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration, learning, and development within a supportive team focused on cutting-edge polymer materials and processes.