Remote Chemical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote work equipment provided

Cutting-edge technologies and R&D

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Chemical Process Development Engineer to join its R&D team. The role focuses on developing and scaling up novel chemical processes from lab to pilot scale, collaborating with scientists and engineers.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and contribute to technology transfer and scale-up strategies while working fully remotely under the company’s policy.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Proficient in experimental design and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with process safety principles and hazard analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical synthesis routes and process parameters for new products.
• Design and execute experiments at laboratory and pilot scales to validate process designs.
• Perform process safety assessments and identify potential hazards early in development.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams including R&D, analytical, and engineering.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the scale-up strategy and technology transfer to manufacturing.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up experience

Optimization

Experimental design

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their innovative research and development team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within the specified remote work policy. You will focus on developing and scaling up novel chemical processes from laboratory to pilot scale, working closely with R&D scientists and engineers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our product development pipeline from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical synthesis routes and process parameters for new products.
• Design and execute experiments at laboratory and pilot scales to validate process designs.
• Perform process safety assessments and identify potential hazards early in development.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams including R&D, analytical, and engineering.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the scale-up strategy and technology transfer to manufacturing.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects remotely.
• Proficiency in experimental design and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with process safety principles and hazard analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Company-provided equipment for remote work setup.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation.