Remote Chemical Engineer: R&D Innovator in Sustainable Tech

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Conference funding

Support for further academic pursuits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Engineer to join our cutting-edge R&D team. You will design, model, and scale new chemical processes from concept to pilot plant, collaborating with a global team of scientists and engineers.

The role requires an MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering with strong experience in process development, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in chemical process development, lab experiments, and data analysis.
• Expertise in reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and separation technologies.
• Proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen Plus and COMSOL.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience with characterization techniques desirable.
• Curious, proactive mindset with collaboration in virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and run laboratory-scale experiments to investigate new reactions and processes.
• Develop and optimize synthesis routes for novel compounds.
• Perform process modeling and simulation to optimize operating conditions.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and write technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale processes to pilot plant.
• Evaluate new technologies relevant to chemical R&D.
• Ensure safety protocols and maintain detailed records.
• Contribute to IP through patents and publications.
• Present findings to R&D management and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with advances in chemical engineering.

Skills

Process development

Laboratory experiments

Data analysis

Reaction kinetics

Thermodynamics

Separation technologies

Remote work

Education

MS/PhD in Chemical Eng

Tools

Aspen Plus

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Engineer to join our cutting-edge R&D team. You will design, model, and scale new chemical processes from concept to pilot plant, collaborating with a global team of scientists and engineers.

The role requires an MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering with strong experience in process development, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are essential.