Process Development Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Home office equipment allowance

Groundbreaking research

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Development Scientist to join a cutting-edge R&D team in a fully remote role. You will design and pilot novel chemical processes for new product development, collaborating with a global team to translate discoveries into scalable technologies.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with 5+ years in process development or synthetic chemistry, and strong DoE, analytical and remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in process development, synthetic chemistry or chemical R&D.
• Proven DoE experience and optimization of chemical reactions.
• Lab techniques and analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, NMR.
• Strong theory in organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms and physical chemistry.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of new chemical processes from bench-scale to pilot studies.
• Design and execute experiments; optimize conditions, yields, and purity.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for intermediates and products.
• Prepare research reports, publications, and internal documentation.

Skills

DoE

HPLC

GC-MS

NMR

Remote collaboration

Experimental design

Organic chemistry

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Process Development Scientist to join their cutting-edge R&D team, working entirely remotely. This role will focus on the research, design, and piloting of novel chemical processes and synthetic routes for new product development. You will be at the forefront of innovation, using your scientific expertise and experimental design skills to bring new chemical technologies to life. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of chemical principles, a creative approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities for seamless virtual collaboration with a global team. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive scientific discovery and process innovation from the comfort and flexibility of a remote work setup, impacting future product pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development of new chemical processes, from bench-scale experimentation to pilot studies.
• Design and execute complex experiments, meticulously analyzing results to optimize reaction conditions, yields, and purity.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing intermediates and final products.
• Prepare detailed research reports, scientific publications, and internal documentation on process development findings.
• Collaborate virtually with chemists, engineers, and project managers across different departments and regions.
• Troubleshoot challenges in synthesis and process scale-up, proposing creative and effective solutions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, synthetic chemistry, or chemical R&D.
• Proven expertise in experimental design (DoE) and optimization of chemical reactions.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS, NMR).
• Strong theoretical knowledge of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and physical chemistry.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with remote work benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, including online courses and scientific conferences.
• Home office equipment and technology allowance.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking research and shape future product innovations.