Research and Development Chemist

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Insphired Full time

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 Bachelors 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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