Senior Polymers Scientist — Lead R&D in Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Conferences funding

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist (Polymers) to lead R&D efforts in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on developing next‑generation polymer materials for diverse applications, including sustainable packaging and coatings.

You will guide projects, collaborate across teams, and shape the material roadmap. The candidate will have deep expertise in polymer chemistry, processing, and characterization, plus a track record of delivering innovative material solutions in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years post-doctoral or industry research experience in polymer science and engineering.
• Expertise in polymer synthesis (e.g., free radical, condensation, anionic polymerization) and modification.
• Strong understanding of polymer structure–property relationships.
• Proficiency with polymer characterization techniques and instrumentation.
• Experience with polymer processing equipment and methods.

Responsabilités

• Lead research and development projects focused on synthesis, modification, and characterization of novel polymer materials.
• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate polymer properties, including mechanical, thermal, rheological, and surface characteristics.
• Develop and optimize polymer processing techniques (e.g., extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing).
• Characterize polymers using techniques such as GPC, DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR, SEM, and AFM.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate laboratory discoveries into commercially viable materials.
• Stay current with latest advancements in polymer science and related fields.
• Author technical reports, research papers, and patent applications.
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians, providing technical guidance and support.

Connaissances

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Polymer processing

Structure-property relationships

Project management

Communication skills

Formation

PhD in Polymer Science or closely related field

Outils

GPC

DSC

TGA

FTIR

NMR

SEM

AFM

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist (Polymers) to lead R&D efforts in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on developing next‑generation polymer materials for diverse applications, including sustainable packaging and coatings.

You will guide projects, collaborate across teams, and shape the material roadmap. The candidate will have deep expertise in polymer chemistry, processing, and characterization, plus a track record of delivering innovative material solutions in a