At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in designing experiments and optimising chemical processes for pharmaceuticals.
- Company: Innovative leader in the pharmaceutical ingredients sector.
- Benefits: Competitive stipend, mentorship, and potential for full-time employment.
- Other info: Dynamic R&D environment with strong focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and contribute to impactful product development projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering; recent graduates or early-career engineers welcome.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
About the Role
Our client, an innovative leader in the pharmaceutical ingredients sector, is excited to offer a Junior Chemical Engineer position within their Product Development team in East London, Eastern Cape .
This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience in developing and optimizing chemical processes for new pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers and chemists, contributing to experimental design, data analysis, and process scale‑up activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist senior engineers in the design and execution of experiments for process development and optimization.
- Support the scale‑up of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot plant.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, documenting findings accurately.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing experimental results and process insights.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe and organized work environment.
- Learn and apply principles of chemical engineering, reaction kinetics, and separation processes.
- Assist in troubleshooting process‑related issues and identifying potential solutions.
- Collaborate with team members on various product development projects.
- Ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and company safety policies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong academic foundation in chemical engineering principles.
- Basic understanding of chemical synthesis and process development is desirable.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures.
- Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Benefits
This internship offers a valuable learning experience with a competitive stipend and potential for future full‑time employment.
Interns receive mentorship from experienced professionals and gain practical skills in a dynamic R&D setting.
The role is located in East London, Eastern Cape , providing exposure to a key industry hub.
While this is an intern position, opportunities for professional growth and development are emphasized.
Access to company facilities and learning resources is provided.
Our client is dedicated to fostering a supportive and educational environment for aspiring chemical engineers.
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