More jobs:
Teamlead R&D Botanicals
Job in
Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-03
Listing for:
Persona Staff
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
-
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead technical feasibility assessments and new product development.
- Develop and optimize extraction and manufacturing processes.
- Plans oversee laboratory, pilot and commercial-scale trials.
- Lead technical scale-up and manufacturing validation.
- Investigate process deviations, poor yields and technical challenges.
- Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Develop product specifications and analytical requirements.
- Evaluate raw materials, suppliers and pre-production samples.
- Interpret analytical data and assess product quality and performance.
- Provide technical support for customer-related product issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve yield, quality, consistency and manufacturing efficiency.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Product and Sales teams.
- Lead and develop a small team of analytical/laboratory specialists.
- BSc/BTech/MSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Ideally 7–10+ years' relevant R&D/technical experience.
- Experience in botanical extraction, natural ingredients, food ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals or related manufacturing.
- Proven experience taking products from laboratory development through to commercial production.
- Strong knowledge of extraction, filtration, concentration and drying processes.
- Experience with analytical data, specifications and technical investigations.
- Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
- Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
- Commercial and manufacturing mindset with a focus on practical, scalable solutions.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×