R&D Chemistry Intern: Formulation & Lab Development

Aeciminingchemicals; Durban; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking a motivated student to assist a chemist in day-to-day laboratory and development work within our R&D setting in Durban. You will gain practical experience in formulation and applications chemistry in an industrial environment.

This hands-on role offers exposure to bench and pilot-scale activities, documentation practices, and collaboration with a technical team. A chemistry background and genuine interest in applied chemistry are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (completed or in-service training to complete).
• Exposure to laboratory formulation and analytical testing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bench-scale formulation trials and experimental work under chemist supervision.
• Prepare and characterize samples and compare performance to product specs.
• Run application-performance tests relevant to mining, lubricants, oleochemicals and waterproofing.
• Assist with raw material screening and evaluate alternative feedstocks.
• Support stability, aging and shelf-life studies on developmental samples.
• Conduct literature and patent searches to support product development.
• Record observations in lab notebooks with good documentation practice.
• Compile and interpret data, plot trends, and assist drafting technical reports.
• Assist with scale-up trials from bench to pilot scale.

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

Titration techniques

Job description

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking a motivated student to assist a chemist in day-to-day laboratory and development work within our R&D setting in Durban. You will gain practical experience in formulation and applications chemistry in an industrial environment.

This hands-on role offers exposure to bench and pilot-scale activities, documentation practices, and collaboration with a technical team. A chemistry background and genuine interest in applied chemistry are essential.