Senior Materials Scientist — Polymer Innovations

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead polymer research initiatives and develop novel polymers with improved properties for energy and industrial applications. You will design experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into commercially viable materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams in our advanced R&D facility.

A strong background in polymer chemistry and physics, plus hands-on material characterization experience, is

Qualifications

• Strong background in polymer chemistry and physics.
• Hands-on experience with material characterization techniques.
• Passion for translating research findings into commercial products.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives for novel polymers.
• Design and execute experiments; analyze results.
• Translate research outcomes into commercially viable materials.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer physics

Material characterization

Experiment design

Data analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead polymer research initiatives and develop novel polymers with improved properties for energy and industrial applications. You will design experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into commercially viable materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams in our advanced R&D facility.

A strong background in polymer chemistry and physics, plus hands-on material characterization experience, is