Senior Chemical Engineer — R&D Innovator (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a highly innovative Chemical Engineer to join the R&D team. You will design and scale new chemical processes, work in a state-of-the-art lab, and contribute to future industry breakthroughs.

The role requires advanced degrees and a track record in process development, with strong data analysis and communication skills, and a passion for scientific discovery in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in R&D, process development, or product innovation in the chemical industry.
• Proven ability to scale new chemical processes or products.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans for new chemical products and processes.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports.
• Scale up lab processes to pilot plant and commercial scale.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials and methodologies for product development.
• Collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and manufacturing engineers.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Analytical techniques

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a highly innovative Chemical Engineer to join the R&D team. You will design and scale new chemical processes, work in a state-of-the-art lab, and contribute to future industry breakthroughs.

The role requires advanced degrees and a track record in process development, with strong data analysis and communication skills, and a passion for scientific discovery in a collaborative environment.