Specialty Chemicals Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Specialty Chemicals Engineer to join a pioneering, fully remote R&D team. This role focuses on design, synthesis, and application of novel specialty chemicals for diverse industrial applications, with end-to-end involvement from lab-scale work to process optimization.

You will contribute across all phases of product development in a virtual collaboration framework, collaborating with sales, marketing, and production to translate market needs into robust

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Organic/Materials Chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of development and synthesis of specialty chemicals.
• Experience with NMR, GC-MS, HPLC, and DSC.
• Ability to work independently in a remote R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop new specialty chemical formulations and products.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to synthesize, characterize, and test chemical compounds and formulations.
• Optimize existing chemical processes for improved yield, purity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical support for the scale-up and manufacturing of new specialty chemicals.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to understand customer needs and market trends.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, patent applications, and product literature.

Skills

Independent work

Creative problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Organic/Materials Chemistry

Tools

NMR

GC-MS

HPLC

DSC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Specialty Chemicals Engineer to join their pioneering, fully remote research and development team. This role focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of novel specialty chemicals for diverse industrial applications. You will contribute to all phases of product development, from conceptualization and lab-scale synthesis to process optimization and scale-up support, all within a virtual collaboration framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and technically adept engineer to drive innovation in the specialty chemicals sector while enjoying the benefits of remote work and contributing to groundbreaking chemical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop new specialty chemical formulations and products to meet market demands.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to synthesize, characterize, and test chemical compounds and formulations.
• Optimize existing chemical processes for improved yield, purity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical support for the scale-up and manufacturing of new specialty chemicals.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to understand customer needs and market trends.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, patent applications, and product literature.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Organic/Materials Chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development and synthesis of specialty chemicals.
• Strong background in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, or materials science.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as NMR, GC-MS, HPLC, and DSC.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote research environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative approach to chemical innovation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid vacation and holiday leave.
• Funding for professional development, including conferences and workshops.
• Fully remote work arrangement fostering work-life balance.
• An inspiring and collaborative culture focused on cutting-edge R&D.