Senior Process Development Chemist - Scale-Up & Innovation

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package with bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Professional development opportunities

Conference and training support

Collaborative work environment in GEOR

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Process Development Chemist to drive scale-up from lab to pilot and production. The role centers on optimizing chemistries, validating processes, and ensuring safe technology transfer to manufacturing.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MSc in Chemistry with 8+ years in process development, and expertise in HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS to support robust product launches and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, or Physical) or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and reaction mechanism understanding.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles for process design.
• Experience with process safety evaluations (e.g., reaction calorimetry, hazard analysis).
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of chemical processes for new products and improvements.
• Oversee pilot plant operations, process validation, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Develop and implement analytical methods for in-process control and final release.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety protocols for all activities.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing for tech transfer.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Prepare reports, technical documentation, and stakeholder presentations.
• Mentor junior chemists and technicians in development activities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Process scale-up

Analytical method development

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

MS

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Process Development Chemist to drive scale-up from lab to pilot and production. The role centers on optimizing chemistries, validating processes, and ensuring safe technology transfer to manufacturing.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MSc in Chemistry with 8+ years in process development, and expertise in HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS to support robust product launches and continuous improvement.