Remote Senior Chemical Engineer - R&D and Scale-Up

Our client, a pioneering force in advanced materials and sustainable chemical solutions, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Chemical Engineer to join their globally distributed R&D team. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from Upington, Northern Cape
, or any location within South Africa. You will be instrumental in translating laboratory innovations into viable, scalable industrial processes. Your expertise will guide the entire lifecycle from bench-scale development through pilot plant trials and to commercialization readiness. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven track record in process development and scale-up, particularly within specialized chemical applications.

If you are passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of chemical manufacturing from a remote setting, this role offers unparalleled impact and professional growth.

• Lead the R&D and scale-up efforts for new chemical processes and products, bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and industrial production.
• Design and execute pilot plant studies to validate process feasibility, gather critical data, and optimize operating parameters.
• Develop detailed process designs, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Conduct thorough techno-economic assessments and risk analyses for new process technologies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including research scientists, manufacturing engineers, and project managers to ensure successful technology