Lead Research Chemist - Materials Science

Placements24; Centurion; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Executive-level salary

Health, dental, vision, retirement

Professional development allowance

Access to advanced facilities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Research Chemist in Centurion to guide an R&D team focused on innovative materials development. You will oversee projects from conception through scale-up and translate lab findings into commercially viable products.

The role demands a PhD in Chemistry with Materials Science or related specializations, 8+ years of experience, and strong leadership with excellent communication skills to drive cross-functional collaboration.

Competenze

• PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry.
• 8+ years of progressive research experience in materials development with a proven track record of innovation.
• Hands-on experience with synthetic organic chemistry and polymer synthesis.
• Proficiency in advanced material characterization techniques and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including team management and project oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage a team of research chemists and technicians focused on materials development.
• Design and conduct synthetic routes for novel polymers, composites, or nanomaterials.
• Characterize material properties using spectroscopy, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
• Oversee pilot-scale synthesis and process optimization for newly developed materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers and product development specialists.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory best practices in Centurion.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Project oversight

Technical reporting

Written & oral communication

Formazione

PhD in Chemistry (Materials Science / Organic / Polymer)

Strumenti

NMR

IR

UV-Vis

GC

HPLC

DSC

TGA

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Research Chemist with expertise in Materials Science to join their innovative R&D team in Centurion . This leadership position is crucial for driving the development of novel materials with advanced properties for various applications. You will guide a team of chemists and technicians, overseeing projects from conception through to scale-up, and ensuring the successful translation of laboratory findings into commercially viable products. The role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of synthetic chemistry, material characterization, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of material innovation in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of research chemists and technicians focused on materials development.
• Design and conduct synthetic routes for novel polymers, composites, or nanomaterials.
• Characterize material properties using techniques such as spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV-Vis), chromatography (GC, HPLC), and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA).
• Oversee pilot-scale synthesis and process optimization for newly developed materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and product development specialists.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols and laboratory best practices in Centurion .

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry with a specialization in Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry.
• At least 8 years of progressive research experience in materials development, with a proven track record of innovation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with synthetic organic chemistry and polymer synthesis.
• Proficiency in advanced material characterization techniques and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management and project oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Benefits

• A competitive executive-level salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits package.
• Generous allowance for professional development and conference participation.
• Access to advanced research facilities and analytical instrumentation.
• An opportunity to shape the future of materials science within a leading research organization.