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
Robust 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