Total 54 chemist job vacancies in Others category in Australia

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Testing Services team at our Western Port Manufacturing facility on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, as a Chemist (Shift Relief). As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have five major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

In this action-oriented role, you’ll work with our high-quality products, such as COLORBOND® steel. Utilising your technical knowledge with a curiosity of the “what” and “why” things happen, you’ll work hands-on with our production teams to provide the best quality outcomes. Working in our National Association of Testing Authorities Australia (NATA) accredited laboratory, you will provide chemical analysis of our products, processes and environmental samples.

You will predominantly work Monday to Friday 8-hour days but also provide relief to the Shift Chemist position as required, this role requires flexibility when working a relief role. Located in Hastings, Victoria, you will have availability to work 12-hour shifts (including weekends and public holidays).

What’s in it for you?

• enjoy a competitive remuneration package, annual salary review, option for 14% superannuation, participation in our company incentive bonus program
• on-going training and development providing you a career pathway
• access to numerous wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program
• access to discounted gym fees through the ‘Fitness Passport’
• canteen on-site – food made fresh daily
• free on-site parking
• you’ll be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that hosts regular celebrations and BBQ’s
• participate in and celebrate our reward and recognition programs
• access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, health, vehicle novated lease programs and more!

What Will You Do?

Working collaboratively with team whilst growing your knowledge and skills, you’ll support the team through shift relief and hands on analytical testing. You will also:

• successfully contribute to a safe working environment
• with exposure to the production of these products and processes, you’ll also ensure the quality analysis, evaluation, and manipulation of this data.
• utilise a range of different techniques and adapt existing processes, to help understand the root causes of production issues.
• ensure all testing methodology and routine maintenance is performed to our laboratory NATA accreditation and Laboratory Quality Systems and take any necessary corrective actions
• proactively identify opportunities to improve and streamline our procedures or testing

 More About You

With your analytical and high attention to detail, you will combine your hands-on laboratory experience and your ability to analyse and interpret technical data. You will also bring:

• tertiary qualifications in Science, Chemistry or related discipline
• the flexibility to move from a day-time role to a shift relief role
• knowledge of laboratory operations including safety and quality control
• you will be comfortable with general lifting requirements in a production environment
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. 

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Thursday 12th September 2024.

Pact Group’s Contract Manufacturing Division manufactures across several operational sites and supplies a wide range of homecare and Personal-Care categories to all the major retailers and global FMCG brand owners.

About this opportunity

Based at Hornsby, our senior process development chemist will develop and optimize chemical processes for the manufacture of new existing cosmetic products on a large scale. You will conduct laboratory-scale experiments to determine the feasibility of new processes, and then scale them up for production, investigate and resolve any problems that arise during the production of chemical compounds, including issues related to quality, cost, and safety.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support production personnel follow all relevant company procedures and filling instructions in consideration of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Work Health & Safety (WH&S) principles to ensure products are produced to meet the required customer specification, are of a high-quality standard and are produced safely.
• Implement scale up from laboratory to pilot/fill trial and full-scale production ensuring GMP and Hygiene principles.
• Liaise with the Development Chemists and Packaging Engineer to ensure both formulations and packaging are being developed within production capabilities and identify where new equipment is required.
• Problem solve for reworking production batches and identify formulations restrictions and provide corrective actions and testing requirements.
• Assist Quality Control in the investigation of out of specification results and customer complaints.
• Update and create materials and BOM’s in SAP.
• Develop manufacturing and production processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, testing manufacturing methods and equipment, and conferring with equipment vendors when necessary.
• Identify, plan, and implement key projects to expand process and product capabilities, improve quality, reduce waste, and increase productivity, utilisation & efficiency that will result in significant business improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Support corrective actions and initiate preventive measures for any reoccurrence of non-conformities relating to process, system, and material.
• Liaise with finance and other members of the organization in assessing, tracking, and reporting the financial benefit of a Cost Saving project.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Qualifications in chemical engineering, and may have worked in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and consumer goods.
• strong knowledge of chemical engineering and process design, as well as laboratory experience and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication of findings and recommendations to other team members and stakeholders.
• At least 3 -5 years prior experience in process chemist.
• Experience in Quality Management and working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Six Sigma, Lean, value stream mapping
• Ability to respond to changing priorities.
• SAP Operational knowledge