R&D Chemical Engineer: Lab-to-IP Innovation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 500.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Training and conference attendance

R&D project bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join its Research & Development team in a hybrid role. You will explore new chemical technologies, develop novel processes, and contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to transform laboratory discoveries into viable industrial applications, pushing chemical science forward in both lab settings and through remote analysis and documentation.

Qualifikationen

• 2–5 years of experience in R&D or process development.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles, reaction engineering and separation processes.
• Excellent critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.

Aufgaben

• Conduct R&D activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments at lab and pilot scales.
• Analyze data and recommend next steps.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances and energy balances.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to document inventions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and research proposals.

Kenntnisse

R&D experience

Lab techniques

Scientific writing

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an innovative Chemical Engineer to join its Research & Development team in a hybrid role. You will explore new chemical technologies, develop novel processes, and contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to transform laboratory discoveries into viable industrial applications, pushing chemical science forward in both lab settings and through remote analysis and documentation.