Senior Materials Scientist - Advanced Polymers

Placements24; Pretoria; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

On-site facilities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist to lead R&D in Advanced Polymers at our Pretoria facility. The role focuses on hands-on lab work, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and driving polymer innovation from concept to implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, 6+ years in polymer research, and strong mentoring and communication skills to guide a high-performance research group on-site in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of polymer R&D experience.
• Expertise in polymer synthesis and characterization techniques.
• Proven ability to manage research projects end-to-end.
• Strong communication and teamwork for on-site collaboration in Pretoria.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development of new polymer formulations and synthesis processes.
• Characterize polymer properties (mechanical, thermal, and electrical).
• Investigate material failure and improve durability and performance.
• Collaborate with product development and manufacturing for scale-up and implementation.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers in the materials science group.

Connaissances

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Tensile testing

Thermal analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD in Materials Science

Outils

DSC

TGA

FTIR

SEM

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Materials Scientist to lead research and development efforts in Advanced Polymers at their facility in Pretoria . This role is primarily on-site, focusing on hands-on laboratory work and direct collaboration with engineering and production teams. You will be responsible for the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of novel polymeric materials for diverse industrial uses. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned materials scientist to make significant contributions to innovation, drive product development, and influence the technical direction of polymer science within the company. You will be working at the forefront of material innovation, tackling challenging problems in a dedicated research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new polymer formulations and synthesis processes to meet specific performance requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive characterization of polymer properties, including mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.
• Investigate material failure mechanisms and develop solutions to enhance durability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with product development and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless scale-up and implementation of new materials.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers in the materials science group.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in polymer research and development.
• Expertise in polymer synthesis, characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM, tensile testing), and processing.
• Proven ability to manage research projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, essential for an on-site Pretoria -based role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge materials and technologies.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• On-site facilities and a supportive research environment in Pretoria .