About the Company: This is a newly created role within a global industrial manufacturing group operating across the industrial and mobility fluids sector. The business is a fully integrated manufacturer and solutions provider, specialising in the formulation, production, contract packaging, and distribution of chemical products used across a wide range of industrial applications.
With operations spanning Australia, North and South America, China, and India, the organisation is recognised for delivering innovative, high-quality chemical solutions supported by strong technical capability and advanced manufacturing systems. Its portfolio of iconic brands powers vehicles, industries, and homes in over 40 countries.
The Australian operations form part of a broader international group, with a strong focus on product integrity, innovation, and practical, science-led solutions.
About the role: This role suits an experienced chemist who enjoys being hands-on in the laboratory while also contributing to project work across all product lines, including new product development (NPD), formulation support and product improvement initiatives.
You will work closely with a collaborative technical team,
supporting knowledge sharing, mentoring and helping build capability across the laboratory. This is not a highly corporate or hierarchical environment — the team values people who are down-to-earth, supportive, easy to work with and genuinely collaborative.
Please note: For the first 6 months, this role will be based on day shift (10am - 6pm) to ensure thorough onboarding, training, and integration into the team and processes. Following this period, the role will transition to the afternoon shift (Mon–Thu 2.30pm–11pm, Fri 12pm–6pm - shorter shift on Fridays).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using HPLC, GC, Ion Exchange, ICP and wet chemical techniques.
- Contribute to NPD, formulation development, and product improvement projects across multiple product lines
- Support and guide junior chemists and technicians in a collaborative, team-based way
- Assist with troubleshooting formulation and quality issues
- Investigate customer complaints through laboratory testing and root cause analysis, working closely with production and quality teams to implement effective corrective actions
- Participate in and support quality systems and audit activities
- Foster a positive, supportive and cooperative laboratory environment
About You: We are looking for someone who is technically strong a great team fit. You will bring:
- A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Science, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with GC and HPLC
- A collaborative, down-to-earth approach and strong team mindset
- Willingness to support and guide others in a practical, approachable way
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer - Opportunity to grow within a global manufacturing organisation, with potential future opportunities to collaborate, travel, or work across interstate operations in Australia and internationally across the company’s 17 global manufacturing sites.
- Hands-on laboratory role combined with project-based work across multiple product lines
- Friendly, supportive, and genuinely collaborative team culture with regular team activities and engagement initiatives
- Employee value program including novated leasing, discounted health insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flu vaccinations
- Structured onboarding and ongoing training and development.
How to ApplyApply through Seek or call
Rebecca Gager on 0403 644 299 for a confidential discussion.
