Remote R&D Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Comprehensive health and wellness

Flexible remote work setup

Support for home office

Opportunities to publish research

Conferences attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote R&D Chemical Engineer to join its forward-thinking research and development team. You will work on early-stage development of new chemical products, performing feasibility studies, laboratory experiments, and initial scale-up considerations from anywhere.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a remote team, strong chemical theory, and the ability to deliver detailed reports and recommendations for advancing concepts to market.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in chemical R&D or process innovation.
• Strong theory in chemical principles, reaction engineering, and separations.
• Proficient with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Excellent remote communication and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments to explore new reactions, formulations, and processes.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate performance and viability.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical methods.
• Develop initial process flow diagrams and mass/energy balances.
• Collaborate with a remote team of chemists, engineers and material scientists.
• Prepare detailed research reports and presentations on findings.

Skills

Reaction engineering

Process optimization

Experimental design

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Laboratory proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Remote R&D Chemical Engineer to join their forward-thinking research and development department. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking chemical advancements from anywhere. You will be involved in the early-stage development of new chemical products and processes, focusing on feasibility studies, laboratory experimentation, and initial scale-up considerations. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a passion for discovery and a strong grounding in chemical principles, eager to collaborate virtually with a talented team to bring new ideas to market and solve complex scientific challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to explore new chemical reactions, formulations, and process concepts.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance and viability of new products or processes.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Develop initial process flow diagrams and mass/energy balances for promising concepts.
• Collaborate closely with a remote team of chemists, engineers, and material scientists.
• Prepare detailed research reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical research and development or process innovation.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of chemical principles, reaction engineering, and separations.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques relevant to chemical research.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills; ability to work autonomously.
• Proven track record of scientific inquiry and innovative problem-solving.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible remote work arrangements and support for home office setup.
• Opportunities to publish research and attend scientific conferences.
• A stimulating environment focused on cutting-edge chemical innovation.