Senior Chemical Process Development Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health, disability & life insurance

Home office setup allowance

Travel opportunities for key meetings

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Development Specialist for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will lead the development and optimization of new chemical processes from concept to pilot scale, leveraging simulation and experimental methods to boost yield and purity while conducting techno-economic evaluations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in process development and a proven ability to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process development and R&D.
• Expertise in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting complex chemical systems.
• Strong background in reaction engineering, separation technologies, and process intensification.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote work environment.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of new chemical processes from conceptualization through to pilot scale.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate process parameters, yield, and product purity.
• Utilize advanced simulation and modeling techniques to predict and improve process performance.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations for proposed process changes and new technologies.
• Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Author detailed technical reports, patent applications, and research proposals.

Skills

Process design

Scale-up

Troubleshooting

Reaction engineering

Separation technologies

Process intensification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote work management

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Process Development Specialist for a fully remote position, ideal for candidates based anywhere in South Africa. This role is pivotal in driving innovation and optimizing chemical manufacturing processes through advanced research and development. You will lead projects focused on enhancing product quality, increasing production efficiency, and exploring novel chemical pathways. This position requires a deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage complex development projects autonomously from a remote location. You will be a key contributor to our client's strategic goals in sustainable and advanced chemical production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of new chemical processes from conceptualization through to pilot scale.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate process parameters, yield, and product purity.
• Utilize advanced simulation and modeling techniques to predict and improve process performance.
• Conduct thorough techno-economic evaluations for proposed process changes and new technologies.
• Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Author detailed technical reports, patent applications, and research proposals.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
• or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process development and R&D.
• Expertise in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting
• complex chemical systems.
• Strong background in reaction engineering, separation technologies, and process intensification.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote work environment.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous home office setup allowance and travel opportunities for key meetings.
• Significant investment in professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to shape the future of chemical innovation in a leading organization.