Industrial Product Development Chemist

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description


Well established, Global, Special Lubricants and Allied Chemical Products provider, has a position available for a Development Chemist. B.Sc Chemistry and 5-10 years' experience in development/formulating, ideally in industrial formulation development. Based in Gauteng, Sandton region.

Requirements:

  • ND, BSc Chemistry (minimum), B.Sc Honours (Chemistry) preferred.
  • Experience in industrial formulation development (Lubricants/adhesives/sealants/Automotive/Paint/Household).
  • Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in development/formulating (not just QC or basic analytical lab skills).
  • Be able to run with development projects (independent).
  • Be able to research using the internet and whatever other resources.
  • Needs to have the attitude of looking for information and making deductions based on for e.g. competitor data sheets, MSDSxe2x80x99s etc.
  • Advanced communication skills
  • MS Office
  • Pro-active, go-getter, achiever
Duties:
  • Versatile- Different functions
  • Run with development projects.
  • Formulating
  • Preparing Samples
  • Customer Trials
  • Produce Technical Data Sheets
  • Produce MSDS's
  • Label information (full text)
  • Communication and relations with Sales team, Customers, and Suppliers
  • Maintenance of Product recipes
  • Formulation changes
  • Support Production
  • Assist Quality Control
If you have not heard from us within 3 months of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1249670
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R420000 - 540000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned