Research and Development Chemist

Recruiter:

Insphired

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450 000 - 750 000

SUMMARY:
Research and Development Chemist

POSITION INFO:

Research & Development Chemist

Our client in the lubricants industry currently looking for a Research & Development Chemist based at their head office in Meyerton to join their dynamic team.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for someone with a background in Research Chemistry and Lubricant Formulation to join an independent lubricants producer and waste oil re-refinery in South Africa.

You will need a strong technical background in chemical engineering, you will also have experience running a QC laboratory and formulating and testing lubricant additives and some commercial / customer facing experience.

Typically, you will enjoy a combination of laboratory work, solving technical problems, and face to face interaction with key customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Manage QC, R&D & Mobile Laboratories.
Manage staff within department.
Develop, update and implement R&D related procedures.
Ensure good laboratory practices.
Develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
Provide technical and quality control support within the organization and other stakeholders.
Develop new products and optimize existing products.
Plan and perform formulation work and technical service tasks as defined by the Technical Director and customer requirements.
Plan and perform experimental work, interpret, and report results.
Solve problems related to products and processes.
Support salespeople and customers with technical services also by participating in presentations, seminars and training.
Develop experiments and methods.
Effectively interact with customers and suppliers
Maintain and develop expertise in core technology and experimental procedures

Educational Requirements and Skills:

A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
A minimum of 5 years formulation and development experience in the Lubricants manufacturing sector.
Management experience in R&D, QC and Laboratories.
Expertise is Tribology.
Project management experience.
Confident in front of customers and suppliers.
Able to work independently as well as within a group.
A strong technical understanding of lubricant additives.
Experience or knowledge of waste oil re-refining technologies/processes.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills at all levels.
Product and application knowledge.
Fluent in English.

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