Remote R&D Chemical Engineer (PhD, 6+ yrs)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,972,000 - 2,958,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equipment & connectivity support

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Chemical Engineer with a PhD in Chemical Engineering to lead R&D efforts from a home office. You will develop novel processes, run lab-scale experiments, perform CFD-based analyses, and contribute to patents and technology transfer.

The role involves collaboration with researchers worldwide, ongoing modeling, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on independent problem solving in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience in chemical process development and research.
• Proven track record designing and conducting complex experiments.
• Proficiency in CFD and relevant simulation software.
• Experience with DoE and data analysis software.
• Excellent communication for virtual collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute laboratory-scale experiments to explore new chemical pathways and materials.
• Develop and optimize novel chemical processes for synthesis, separation, and purification.
• Utilize modeling and simulation tools to predict process performance and identify key parameters.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, research proposals, and patent applications.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including chemists, materials scientists, and engineers, via virtual platforms.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in chemical engineering and relevant scientific fields.

Skills

R&D expertise

Lab-scale experimentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

DoE software

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Chemical Engineer with a PhD in Chemical Engineering to lead R&D efforts from a home office. You will develop novel processes, run lab-scale experiments, perform CFD-based analyses, and contribute to patents and technology transfer.

The role involves collaboration with researchers worldwide, ongoing modeling, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on independent problem solving in a fully remote setup.