Process Development Scientist - Chemical Engineering

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Development Scientist with a strong background in chemical engineering to join our facility in Vereeniging. The role focuses on optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for manufacturing, collaborating with production and R&D to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in process development, and hands-on experience with process simulation tools.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of process development and scale-up experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or similar process simulation software advantageous.
• Good manufacturing practices (GMP) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale up chemical manufacturing processes from laboratory to pilot and full production scales.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety protocols to ensure safe operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Design and execute experiments to improve process yield, efficiency, and product purity.
• Collaborate with engineers and chemists to design and commission new process equipment.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Chemical engineering

Safety protocols

Troubleshooting

Experiment design

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Process Development Scientist with a strong background in chemical engineering to join their facility in Vereeniging . This critical role involves optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for manufacturing. You will work closely with production teams and R&D to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations. This is a hands-on position that offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's production capabilities and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale up chemical manufacturing processes from laboratory to pilot and full production scales.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety protocols to ensure safe operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Design and execute experiments to improve process yield, efficiency, and product purity.
• Collaborate with engineers and chemists to design and commission new process equipment.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process development and scale-up within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) is advantageous.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• State-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative work environment in Vereeniging .