Polymer Chemistry Research Scientist - Innovative Materials

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Modern lab equipment

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Polymer Chemistry to join our R&D team. The role focuses on design, synthesis, and characterization of novel polymers for advanced materials, coatings, and adhesives.

You will work with a team of scientists to translate research into practical solutions, requiring a PhD and hands-on experience with analytical techniques. The position offers a stimulating environment in a well-equipped lab with opportunities for

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field.
• 3+ years post‑doc or industry experience in polymer synthesis and characterization.
• Strong theoretical and practical polymer science background.
• Experience with modern analytical techniques and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel polymers for applications.
• Perform polymerization using multiple techniques and optimize procedures.
• Characterize polymers with GPC, NMR, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
• Collaborate with team to translate research into products.
• Document procedures and results in lab notebooks and reports.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

GPC

NMR

FTIR

DSC

TGA

Education

Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Polymer Chemistry to join our R&D team. The role focuses on design, synthesis, and characterization of novel polymers for advanced materials, coatings, and adhesives.

You will work with a team of scientists to translate research into practical solutions, requiring a PhD and hands-on experience with analytical techniques. The position offers a stimulating environment in a well-equipped lab with opportunities for