Senior Process Chemist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Chemist to join its manufacturing and research division in Vereeniging, South Africa. The role focuses on optimizing existing chemical processes and developing scalable, cost-effective manufacturing methods for the product portfolio.

You will lead process development, scale-up from lab to pilot to full production, perform PHAs, and develop analytical methods for in-process control and final release, while ensuring safety and operational

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with emphasis on process chemistry.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and scale-up in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in optimizing reaction conditions, isolation techniques, and purification methods.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing chemical processes to improve yield, purity, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and scale up new synthetic routes and chemical processes from laboratory to pilot plant and full production scale.
• Conduct thorough process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety protocols to ensure safe operations.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for in-process control and final product release.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers, production staff, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless process transfer and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process chemistry

Organic synthesis

Scale-up

Analytical method development

Process safety management

Hazard analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Chemist to join their manufacturing and research division in Vereeniging . This role is critical for optimizing existing chemical processes and developing new, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing methods for their product portfolio. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of chemical production operations. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in organic synthesis, process scale-up, and analytical method development, combined with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to operational excellence within a demanding industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize existing chemical manufacturing processes to improve yield, purity, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and scale up new synthetic routes and chemical processes from laboratory to pilot plant and full production scale.
• Conduct thorough process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety protocols to ensure safe operations.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for in-process control and final product release.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers, production staff, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless process transfer and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a strong emphasis on process chemistry.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and scale-up in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in optimizing reaction conditions, isolation techniques, and purification methods.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and hazard analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment focused on industrial innovation and efficiency.