Quality Control Chemist – Polymer Industry

Quality Control Chemist – Polymer Industry (The position has been filled)

• Great opportunity for a Technical Officer, formal training provided to the right candidate
• Immediate start, initially six month contract with full-time hours, possible extension
• Excellent work place culture

 

CLIENT

Our client is a leading olefins manufacturer and supplier of thousands of household, consumer and industrial products. Whilst not instantly recognisable by consumers, they are nevertheless involved in many Australian’s daily lives and are regarded as an Employer of Choice. They have a reputation for excellence and innovation within the Chemical Sector, with a world class operation including local production in Australia.

 

POSITION

Our client is looking to appoint a laboratory Technical Officer on contract for six months in its hydrocarbons testing laboratory.  Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to commence work in mid August.

The position is full-time and requires a minimum of three years testing experience in an industrial laboratory environment, preferably with well developed quality, safety and information management skills.

This contract role will ideally commence immediately and will require you to work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There is potential for this to extend for a subsequent period depending on the business needs.

The successful candidate will be conducting a combination of analytical and physical testing of polymer products, intermediates and raw materials to verify satisfactory quality and fit-for-purpose properties.

 

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Technical Officer with few years of experience in a laboratory who is interested in progressing in their scientific career!  

If this is you and wish to apply, please read our requirements below:

• A Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Experience in a Quality Control laboratory associated with chemical manufacturing
• Routine and ad-hoc testing of miscellaneous hydrocarbons, including gases, liquefied petroleum products and heavy by-product materials
• Previous experience in operating analytical instruments – XRF, AAS, GC
• Proven experience with wet chemistry
• Ability to record results and interpret results
• Proven experience with Microsoft soft wares especially Excel
• Use their acquired skills and expertise to assist in improving laboratory productivity and efficiency
• Good writing skills and computer literacy in English
• Must have a good eye for detail and a strong appreciation for safety in the work place
• Excellent communication skills – you will be liaising with personnel of all levels of the company
• Good time management skills and the ability to multi task
• MUST be a good team player and reliable!

 

APPLICATIONS

To discuss this excellent opportunity please call our team on 03 9516 0100 during office hours or 0411197171 after hours and ask for Jo.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please ensure you attach a Resume and Cover Letter in Word Format addressing the above selection criteria.

 

THANK YOU

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