Laboratory Technician – Polymers

Laboratory Technician – Polymers (The position has been filled)

• Opportunity to Work for a Global Leader in Polymers
• Full-Time Hours for the Duration of a 10-Week Contract
• On-Site Parking is Available

 

CLIENT

Our client manufactures the raw materials used in thousands of household, consumer and industrial products. As Australia’s leading plastics manufacturing company they stand apart from its industry peers as a recognised Employer of Choice. With a reputation for excellence and innovation in the chemical sector, our client offers employees the opportunity to work with a world-class operation committed to the development and growth of its employees.

 

THE ROLE

Our client requires a Laboratory Technician on a short-term contract to conduct full-time work at their Technical Centre in the Western suburbs. This contract role will facilitate an ongoing project being lead by a Product Development Specialist and serves to augment the activities of an experienced staff member, who will be available to act as a mentor for the new team member.

In this role you will undertake a range of  mechanical and physical tests of polymer samples, including but not limited to:

• Carbon black content;
• Melt index;
• Tensile testing; and
• Charpy impact tests

Additionally, you will also support the project’s efforts in relation to weighing, sonication, and compounding of samples containing specialised and novel polyethylene additives.

The successful candidate will be provided with the relevant procedure and safety training, on-site inductions will also occur.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Ideally, this role would suit a recent chemistry or materials engineering graduate or a Laboratory Technician.  Our client requires someone to start in early October.

Requirements include:

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent experience

• Previous experience working with scientific instrumentation, plastics, or wet chemical analysis will be highly regarded but is not essential

• The ability to demonstrate your commitment to the quality of work outputs

• Possess an aptitude for learning new techniques

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and personnel at all levels

• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

• Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and plan work efficiently

• Demonstrate an absolute commitment to workplace safety

• Given public transport does not service the area well, it is essential you have access to a reliable vehicle.

 

APPLICATIONS

To have a confidential discussion about this contract role please call Dan on the following numbers:

Head Office: +61 3 9516 0100 (8 am–5:30 pm, Mon–Fri)

After Hours: +61 415 573 220 (Dan)

Alternatively, if you would like to enquire electronically, please email [email protected]

In any communications relating to this opportunity, kindly cite the following job reference:

POLYTEST0919

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button to send your resume and a covering letter to CS Executive Group.

 

THANK YOU

CS Executive Group would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of correspondence our recruitment team receives on a daily basis, we genuinely cannot respond to each application—only those applicants being considered for shortlisting as candidates are contacted.

However, if on this occasion you’re unsuccessful, please note your details will be added to our Talent Pool database. All this means is that in future you might be contacted by one of our team of recruiters for other suitable roles.