Senior Polymer Scientist (Polyurethanes)

Elchemie

📍 South-Africa, gauteng, South-Africa

Full-time Science, Research and Teaching

Job Description

What you'll be doing

  • Develop and optimise polyurethane formulations
  • Lead R&D projects from concept to commercialisation
  • Provide technical support to customers and internal teams
  • Troubleshoot product and application challenges
  • Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives
  • Support product launches and customer implementation
  • Mentor and develop technical team members

What you'll need

  • BSc in Chemistry or Polymer Science
  • Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in polymer science or polyurethane R&D
  • Strong background in formulation and product development
  • Experience with rigid foams, CASE or related applications advantageous
  • Proven ability to manage technical projects
  • Strong understanding of polyurethane chemistry
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Customer-f...
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