Research and Development Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development funding

Access to research facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Research and Development Chemical Engineer to join its advanced facilities in Stellenbosch. The role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and testing novel chemical processes and products within the specialty chemicals sector.

You will collaborate with chemists, materials scientists and engineers to translate research findings into practical applications, contribute to IP, and help shape next-generation technologies while operating in a creative,

Qualifications

• PhD or MEng in Chemical Engineering with a strong research focus.
• 6+ years of relevant R&D experience in the chemical industry.
• Experience in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques relevant to chemical processes.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, catalysis, and separation technologies.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-scale research and experiments to explore new chemical processes and product formulations.
• Design and execute pilot-scale studies to validate R&D findings and gather critical process data.
• Analyze experimental results using statistical methods and present findings to technical and management teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development.
• Stay abreast of scientific literature, patents, and industry trends to identify new research opportunities.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent applications and technical publications.

Skills

Laboratory research

Data analysis

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Experiment design

R&D leadership

Education

PhD or MEng in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Research and Development Chemical Engineer to join their advanced facilities in Stellenbosch . This role is focused on conceptualizing, designing, and testing novel chemical processes and products. You will play a key part in the innovation pipeline, contributing to the development of next-generation technologies and materials. The successful candidate will possess a strong scientific background, a passion for discovery, and the ability to translate research findings into practical applications within the specialty chemicals sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-scale research and experiments to explore new chemical processes and product formulations.
• Design and execute pilot-scale studies to validate R&D findings and gather critical process data.
• Analyze experimental results using statistical methods and present findings to technical and management teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, material scientists, and engineers, on new product development.
• Stay abreast of scientific literature, patents, and industry trends to identify new research opportunities.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent applications and technical publications.

Requirements

• PhD or MEng in Chemical Engineering with a strong focus on research and development.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant R&D experience in the chemical industry.
• Proven experience in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques relevant to chemical processes.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, catalysis, and separation technologies.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous funding for professional development and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and equipment.
• An environment that fosters creativity and scientific exploration in Stellenbosch .