Research & Technology (R&T) Chem...
6th of October, Giza
Research & Technology (R&T) Chemist - Application Lab
6th of October, Gizaposted 2 months agoJob Details
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Job Description
- Conduct application trials, evaluations, and benchmarking of chemical products according to industry standards and customer processes.
- Develop and optimize formulations to improve product performance, efficiency, cost, and sustainability.
- Prepare application samples, mock-ups, and prototypes for internal validation and customer trials.
- Analyze test results and recommend formulation or process improvements.
- Support new product development and reformulation projects from lab scale to pilot and production scale.
- Collaborate with R&T, production, and quality teams to ensure formulations are manufacturable and reproducible.
- Assist in raw material evaluation, substitution, and qualification.
- Provide technical support to sales and business development teams through application data, troubleshooting, and demonstrations.
- Support customer trials, handle technical inquiries, and assist in resolving application-related issues.
- Prepare technical reports, application guidelines, and product documentation.
- Ensure all laboratory activities comply with HSE, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and chemical inventories.
- Follow good laboratory practices and ensure accurate documentation of all experiments.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and competitor products.
- Propose ideas for product improvement, cost optimization, and performance enhancement.
- Contribute to internal knowledge databases and standard operating procedures.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Applied Chemistry or a related field.
- Postgraduate studies are an advantage.
- 2–5 years of experience in an application lab, R&T, or technical service role within a chemicals manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with formulation development and application testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to translate technical results into practical solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
