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Senior Process Chemist

Benoni, Ekurhuleni💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead R&D initiatives to optimize chemical manufacturing processes and develop new solutions for product quality and efficiency.

Role type

Senior Process Chemist (R&D & Scale-up)

Builds

Chemical synthesis routes, manufacturing processes, and pilot plant trials

Domain

Chemical Manufacturing / Process Development

Required skills

chemical synthesis, process optimization, scale-up operations, analytical techniques (HPLC, GC-MS, NMR), reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, process safety management

Preferred skills

problem-solving, creative scientific approach

Responsibilities

Lead development and optimization of chemical synthesis routes and manufacturing processes; Conduct experiments to evaluate reaction parameters, yields, and product purity; Analyze and interpret complex chemical data to identify areas for process improvement; Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up operations; Ensure laboratory work and process development adhere to safety and environmental regulations; Mentor junior chemists and provide technical guidance to the operations team

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