Senior Process Chemist - Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Opportunities for leadership in R&D

Access to advanced simulation tools

Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is actively recruiting a highly experienced Senior Process Chemist for its Chemical Manufacturing division. This fully remote role suits professionals who excel in independent, results-driven environments and want to optimize manufacturing processes from anywhere.

You will lead development of new synthesis routes, ensure scalable and safe production, and collaborate with R&D and production teams to drive process improvements and operational excellence across projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process chemistry or related industries.
• Strong background in organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and scale-up.
• Experience with SPC and process optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and troubleshoot existing chemical synthesis processes to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Develop novel, scalable, and cost-effective synthetic routes for new chemical products.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety improvements.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D, engineering, and production teams to ensure seamless process scale-up.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools to identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of process documentation, SOPs, and batch records.

Skills

Remote communication

Project management

Statistical analysis

Process optimization

Education

PhD or MSc in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Our client is actively recruiting a highly experienced Senior Process Chemist for their Chemical Manufacturing division. This is a fully remote position, designed for a professional who thrives in a results-oriented, independent work environment. You will be responsible for optimizing existing chemical manufacturing processes, developing innovative new synthesis routes, and ensuring the scalability, safety, and efficiency of production. This role demands a deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, organic synthesis, and process optimization, with a strong focus on remote collaboration and digital process management. You will be a key contributor to improving operational excellence and driving product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and troubleshoot existing chemical synthesis processes to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Develop novel, scalable, and cost-effective synthetic routes for new chemical products.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety improvements.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D, engineering, and production teams to ensure seamless process scale-up.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools to identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of process documentation, SOPs, and batch records.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process chemistry, preferably in chemical manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong background in organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and process scale-up.
• Experience with process optimization techniques and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing for a great work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the R&D department.
• Access to advanced simulation and modeling tools.
• Collaborative virtual environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.