R&D Laboratory Intern

Purpose of the job

Our Research and Development laboratory develops specialty chemical products across mining, road construction, lubricants, oleochemicals, and waterproofing applications. We are looking for a motivated student to assist a chemist with day-to-day laboratory and development work.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in formulation and applications chemistry within a working industrial R&D environment.

Required Outputs Functions

• Assist with bench-scale formulation trials and experimental work under the guidance of the chemist
• Prepare and characterise experimental samples and evaluate performance against product specifications
• Set up and run application-performance tests relevant to mining, road construction, lubricant, oleochemical, and waterproofing products
• Assist with raw material screening and evaluation of alternative or reformulated feedstocks
• Support stability, aging, and shelf-life studies on developmental samples
• Assist with literature and patent searches to support new product investigation
• Record experimental observations in laboratory notebooks in line with good documentation practice
• Compile and interpret experimental data, plot trends, and assist in drafting technical reports
• Assist with scale-up trials from bench to pilot scale

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (completed, or requiring in-service training to complete the qualification)

Advantageous

• Exposure to instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, or titration techniques
• Basic computer literacy (MS Excel and Word)

Attributes

• Accurate, methodical, and detail-oriented
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedure
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a technical team
• Genuine interest in applied chemistry and product development

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