Senior Polymer Chemist: Materials Innovation & Leadership

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Polymer Chemistry to lead discovery, synthesis and characterization of novel polymers for diverse applications. You will drive projects, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate science into practical solutions.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of polymer synthesis, structure-property relationships, and advanced analytical techniques, with opportunities to publish and contribute to patents in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-doctoral or industry research experience in polymer science.
• Strong synthesis and characterization skills across polymerization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel polymers and materials.
• Develop polymerization techniques and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate new polymers into applications.
• Author reports, patents, and publications and present findings.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Independent research

Mentoring

Communication

Education

PhD in Polymer Chemistry

Tools

GPC

NMR

DSC

TGA

FTIR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Polymer Chemistry to lead discovery, synthesis and characterization of novel polymers for diverse applications. You will drive projects, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate science into practical solutions.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of polymer synthesis, structure-property relationships, and advanced analytical techniques, with opportunities to publish and contribute to patents in a