Process Chemist — R&D Scale-Up & Innovation

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Chemist for its R&D team in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design experiments to develop and optimize chemical synthesis routes and manufacturing processes, and support pilot plant trials and scale-up to production.

The role requires a strong background in organic synthesis, reaction kinetics, and process engineering principles, with hands-on experience in process development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a strong focus on organic synthesis and process development.
• 4+ years hands-on experience in chemical process development and optimization in an industrial R&D setting.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques for synthesis, purification, and analysis (NMR, HPLC, GC-MS).
• Experience with process safety evaluation and hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize chemical synthesis routes and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct laboratory-scale reactions, analyze results, and interpret data to inform process improvements.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
• Prepare detailed reports on experimental findings, process parameters, and scale-up recommendations.
• Participate in pilot plant trials, troubleshoot process issues, and gather data for full-scale implementation.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and chemical engineers to ensure seamless transfer of processes from lab to plant.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Process development

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

NMR

HPLC

GC-MS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Chemist for its R&D team in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design experiments to develop and optimize chemical synthesis routes and manufacturing processes, and support pilot plant trials and scale-up to production.

The role requires a strong background in organic synthesis, reaction kinetics, and process engineering principles, with hands-on experience in process development.