Senior Process Development Scientist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work

Advanced lab facilities

Career growth

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Development Scientist to drive scale-up of chemical synthesis from lab to pilot scale in Randburg. The role emphasizes process safety, optimization, and collaboration with engineering, analytical development and manufacturing teams.

The candidate will utilize DoE and statistical tools, manage risk assessments, and contribute to regulatory filings while advancing product development in a cutting-edge R&D environment. Hybrid work is available in Randburg.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process chemistry or chemical process development.
• Proven track record of scaling up chemical processes from lab to pilot scale.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering principles.
• Experience with process safety assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical synthesis processes for pilot-scale and manufacturing.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety protocols for chemical operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during process scale-up and validation.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DoE) and other statistical tools to optimize process parameters.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, analytical development, and manufacturing teams.
• Author detailed process development reports and contribute to regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Development Scientist to join their cutting-edge R&D department in Randburg . This role is integral to scaling up laboratory discoveries into viable, robust manufacturing processes. You will focus on optimizing chemical synthesis routes, troubleshooting scale-up challenges, and ensuring the efficient and safe production of key chemical intermediates and products. This is a critical role for advancing product development from bench to pilot scale in a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical synthesis processes for pilot-scale and manufacturing.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety protocols for chemical operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during process scale-up and validation.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DoE) and other statistical tools to optimize process parameters.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, analytical development, and manufacturing teams.
• Author detailed process development reports and contribute to regulatory filings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process chemistry or chemical process development.
• Proven track record of successfully scaling up chemical processes from lab to pilot scale.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering principles.
• Experience with process safety assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation assistance available for suitable candidates moving to Randburg .
• Access to advanced process development laboratories and pilot plant facilities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.