Materials Scientist - Polymer Research

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Materials Scientist to join a leading R&D team in Richards Bay. You will design, synthesize, characterize, and test novel polymeric materials with advanced properties for diverse industrial applications, supporting next-generation product development.

You will work in a collaborative lab, tackle challenging scientific problems, and contribute to intellectual property, driving innovation and aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in polymer R&D.
• Proficiency in polymer synthesis techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of structure-property relationships in polymers.
• Experience with material testing and failure analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail.

Responsabilités

• Design and synthesize new polymers and composite materials with tailored properties.
• Characterize material properties using analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, thermal analysis, microscopy).
• Conduct performance testing of materials under various conditions to evaluate suitability for target applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and product designers to translate material innovations into practical product solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues related to material processing, performance, and manufacturing.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports on research findings.

Connaissances

Polymer synthesis

Characterization methods

Structure-property relationships

Analytical techniques

Problem solving

Formation

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Materials Scientist to join their innovative research and development team in Richards Bay . This position focuses on the research and development of novel polymers with advanced properties for diverse industrial applications. You will be instrumental in designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and testing new polymeric materials, contributing directly to the creation of next-generation products. Working within a collaborative laboratory environment, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenging scientific problems and contribute to significant advancements in materials science, driving product innovation and supporting strategic business objectives within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize new polymers and composite materials with tailored properties.
• Characterize material properties using a range of analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, thermal analysis, microscopy).
• Conduct performance testing of materials under various conditions to evaluate suitability for target applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and product designers to translate material innovations into practical product solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues related to material processing, performance, and manufacturing.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports on research findings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in polymer research and development .
• Proficiency in polymer synthesis techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of structure-property relationships in polymers.
• Experience with material testing and failure analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.