Remote Chemical Research Engineer: Pioneering Breakthroughs

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation andBON

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Budget for professional development, |

Home office expenses

Contribution to groundbreaking chem. R

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Remote Chemical Research Engineer to lead innovative R&D initiatives from home. You will drive exploration of new chemical processes, materials, and reaction pathways, and design experiments to generate actionable insights for our products.

The role requires a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field, 5+ years of R&D experience with a strong publication record, and expertise in analytical techniques and computational modeling.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of chemical R&D experience with a strong publication record.
• Expertise in advanced analytical techniques (spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy).
• Proficiency in computational chemistry and process modeling tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage remote research projects.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills for a remote audience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research into new chemical processes, materials, and reaction methodologies.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, utilizing advanced analytical and characterization techniques.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, drawing meaningful conclusions and identifying key findings.
• Develop theoretical models and simulations to predict process behavior and optimize experimental designs.
• Prepare detailed research reports, scientific publications, and patent applications.
• Collaborate virtually with internal R&D teams and external research partners to advance projects.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Microscopy

Computational chemistry

Process modeling

Scientific writing

Remote work

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Computational chemistry software

Process simulation tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Remote Chemical Research Engineer to lead innovative R&D initiatives from home. You will drive exploration of new chemical processes, materials, and reaction pathways, and design experiments to generate actionable insights for our products.

The role requires a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field, 5+ years of R&D experience with a strong publication record, and expertise in analytical techniques and computational modeling.