Senior Materials Scientist - Polymer Development

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist specializing in polymer development to join our dynamic R&D team. This role focuses on innovating polymer formulations and enhancing product lines for diverse industrial applications.

You will lead research projects, perform in-depth material characterization, and develop new testing methodologies, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure smooth scale-up and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in polymer development.
• Conduct in-depth material characterization.
• Develop new testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing for scale-up.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist specializing in polymer development to join their dynamic research and development team in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is critical for innovating new polymer formulations and enhancing existing product lines for various industrial applications. You will lead research projects, conduct in-depth material characterization, and develop new testing methodologies. The position requires a strong understanding of polymer chemistry, synthesis, processing, and performance evaluation. Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams will be essential to ensure seamless product scale-up and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, a proven ability to manage projects from conception to completion, and a commitment to driving innovation in materials science. This is an exciting career opportunity to shape the future of polymer technology in Vereeniging and contribute to the development of next-generation materials.