Remote Chemical Engineer: Polymerization Process Expert

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer specializing in polymerization to join a fully remote team. You will optimize polymerization processes, develop new formulations, and troubleshoot issues to boost performance while collaborating with R&D, materials, and production groups.

The candidate should have a strong background in polymerization kinetics, reactor design, and polymer characterization, with 5+ years in the field and the ability to work independently in a global,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering with a focus on polymerization.
• Strong knowledge of polymerization techniques and characterization methods.

Responsibilities

• Optimize reactor conditions to improve yield and polymer properties.
• Develop and implement new polymerization processes.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and pilot trials.
• Analyze samples using GPC, DSC, TGA, and spectroscopy.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and process documentation.
• Stay updated on advancements in polymerization science.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and equipment design.

Skills

Polymerization processes

Polymer characterization

Process optimization

Remote collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer specializing in polymerization to join a fully remote team. You will optimize polymerization processes, develop new formulations, and troubleshoot issues to boost performance while collaborating with R&D, materials, and production groups.

The candidate should have a strong background in polymerization kinetics, reactor design, and polymer characterization, with 5+ years in the field and the ability to work independently in a global,