Remote Chemical Process Innovator for Scale-Up & Development

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote working

Professional growth opportunities

Continuous learning

Innovative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Development Specialist for a fully remote position. You will design experiments, optimize chemical processes, and develop scale-up strategies while collaborating virtually with R&D, engineering, and production teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in process development, proficient in Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and strong knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics, and separations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong grasp of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and separations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and remote-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and run lab and pilot-scale experiments to optimize processes.
• Analyze data to determine optimal operating conditions and parameters.
• Develop PFDs and mass/energy balances.
• Recommend equipment for scale-up and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation; ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Skills

Process design

Scale-up experience

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

DoE software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Development Specialist for a fully remote position. You will design experiments, optimize chemical processes, and develop scale-up strategies while collaborating virtually with R&D, engineering, and production teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in process development, proficient in Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and strong knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics, and separations.