Lead advanced polymer synthesis and characterization as a Senior Materials Scientist in Kimberley, Northern Cape, using a hybrid work arrangement.

This senior position focuses on developing novel polymeric materials for aerospace, automotive, and medical device applications. You will lead projects from concept to prototype while applying polymer chemistry, polymer physics, and formulation development. Collaboration with chemists, engineers, and technicians supports material innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead research and development of novel polymeric materials
- Develop advanced synthesis techniques and polymer formulations
- Characterize polymers using GPC, DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR, and rheology
- Investigate structure-property relationships to optimize material performance




- Author technical reports, research papers, and patent applications

Requirements:

- Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
- Minimum six years' hands-on polymer synthesis experience
- Experience with polymer characterization and application development
- Strong understanding of polymer physics, chemistry, and processing
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Apply polymer synthesis, characterization, and physics expertise to advance creative materials from concept through prototype development.

📌 Senior Polymer Development Scientist (Kimberley)
🏢 Placements24
📍 Kimberley