Remote Lead Chemical Engineer — R&D & Innovation

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 2,479,000 - 3,635,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity options
Health insurance
Home office budget
Flexible hours
Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead R&D initiatives with full remote flexibility. You will lead the exploration, design, and development of novel chemical processes and technologies, guiding projects from concept to pilot scale in a globally distributed team.

The role requires an advanced degree and 10+ years in chemical R&D, process development, and innovation, with proven leadership.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering required.
  • 10+ years in chemical R&D, process development and innovation with proven project leadership.
  • Expertise in synthesis, catalysis, or separation technologies.
  • Experience leading virtual teams and remote collaboration.
  • Strong knowledge of patent law and R&D project management methods.
  • Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead conceptualization, design and development of new chemical processes and technologies.
  • Mentor and manage a remote team of chemical engineers and scientists.
  • Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up activities with robust, reproducible results.
  • Perform techno-economic assessments and market analyses for new processes.
  • Develop and implement IP strategies to protect innovations.

Skills

Leadership
Remote team management
Techno-economic analysis
Strategic thinking
Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead R&D initiatives with full remote flexibility. You will lead the exploration, design, and development of novel chemical processes and technologies, guiding projects from concept to pilot scale in a globally distributed team.

The role requires an advanced degree and 10+ years in chemical R&D, process development, and innovation, with proven leadership.

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