R&D Chemist: Product Development & QA Lead

Key Recruitment Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 332,000 - 449,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Group in South Africa seeks an experienced R&D Chemist to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement of chemical products, while supporting development, regulatory compliance and technical documentation. Location: Muizenberg; salary by negotiation.

Requirements include a B.Sc or B.Tech in Chemistry and at least 5 years’ QA/R&D experience. You will lead a lab team, perform analyses, develop testing methods, collaborate with R&D, and contribute to regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or B.Tech in Chemistry or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance and R&D.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a laboratory team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of laboratory technicians.
• Conduct chemical analyses on raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Implement and maintain analytical testing methods to ensure product specifications are achieved.
• Collaborate with laboratory and R&D teams to optimise product formulations.
• Participate in new product development, feasibility studies, process optimisation and formulation improvements.
• Assist with pilot-scale trials and evaluate new product formulations.
• Prepare documentation for new product registrations and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation relating to product specifications, quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical documentation and support during internal and external audits.
• Investigate product quality complaints, conduct root-cause analysis and assist with corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance across departments when operationally required.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.Sc or B.Tech in Chemistry

Job description

Key Recruitment Group in South Africa seeks an experienced R&D Chemist to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement of chemical products, while supporting development, regulatory compliance and technical documentation. Location: Muizenberg; salary by negotiation.

Requirements include a B.Sc or B.Tech in Chemistry and at least 5 years’ QA/R&D experience. You will lead a lab team, perform analyses, develop testing methods, collaborate with R&D, and contribute to regulatory submissions.