R&D Chemical Engineer – Pilot-Scale & Innovation (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid vacation days

Professional development opportunities

Relocation support to Pretoria

Access to cutting-edge laboratory设施

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to join its Research and Development team in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role spans from laboratory-scale experimentation to pilot-plant validation, driving novel processes and products from concept to scale.

The ideal candidate has a strong theoretical foundation, hands-on lab experience, and a passion for scientific innovation. Collaboration with scientists and engineers will be essential to advance technologies in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Proven experience in chemical R&D including experimental design and execution.
• Strong background in reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques (GC, HPLC, NMR, spectroscopy).
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, Chemcad) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to develop and optimize new synthesis routes.
• Design and execute pilot-scale trials to validate lab findings.
• Perform reaction engineering calculations and simulations.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and marketing teams.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and results per R&D protocols.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues during experimentation.
• Stay current with literature and emerging technologies in chemical engineering.
• Contribute to IP portfolio through invention disclosures.
• Ensure adherence to GLP and laboratory safety standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Chemcad

GC

HPLC

NMR

Spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to join its Research and Development team in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role spans from laboratory-scale experimentation to pilot-plant validation, driving novel processes and products from concept to scale.

The ideal candidate has a strong theoretical foundation, hands-on lab experience, and a passion for scientific innovation. Collaboration with scientists and engineers will be essential to advance technologies in a dynamic industrial setting.