R&D Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research project bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Publications & conferences

Hybrid work model

Polokwane research environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an innovative R&D Chemical Engineer to join the team focused on conceptualization, development, and testing of novel chemical processes and products.

The role bridges laboratory discovery and potential commercialization, offering a hybrid work model that supports focused research, with remote analysis and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical research and development.
• Proven track record in process development and scale-up.
• Expertise in analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles and reaction engineering.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments, pilot trials, and data analysis.
• Scale-up processes from bench-top to pilot and commercial scale.
• Characterize materials and products using analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing and manufacturing.
• Document research findings and prepare technical reports and patent applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Scale-up experience

Reaction engineering

Chemical principles

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Our client is seeking an innovative R&D Chemical Engineer to join their research and development team in Polokwane. This role focuses on the conceptualization, development, and testing of novel chemical processes and products. You will work in a collaborative environment, bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and potential commercialization. This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing for focused research and experimentation combined with remote analysis and reporting, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in the field of chemical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments, pilot trials, and data analysis.
• Scale-up processes from bench-top to pilot and commercial scale.
• Characterize materials and products using analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and manufacturing.
• Document research findings and prepare technical reports and patent applications.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical research and development.
• Proven track record in process development and scale-up.
• Expertise in analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles and reaction engineering.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and research project bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for scientific publications and conference attendance.
• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
• Dynamic and innovative research environment in Polokwane.