AddressBoeing Aerostructures Australia is Australia’s leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial aircraft. We are renowned for our collaborative and supportive working environment and for the incredibly high calibre of our people.
An opportunity exists for a Laboratory Scientist (Chemistry, Microscopy) to join the Boeing Research & Technology Australia (BR&TA) team based in Port Melbourne on a full-time permanent basis. The successful applicant is required to perform this role onsite in a full-time capacity.
This fantastic development opportunity exists to work in the BAA Engineering, reporting to the Boeing Research and Technology Australia (BR&TA) Operations & Laboratory Manager in Melbourne.
Position Responsibilities:
Working under general supervision, within a laboratory team, you will be involved in coordinating & performing Material Acceptance testing in various technical fields involving both Chemical & Mechanical tests, conducting microscopy work and using technical knowledge on different types of test equipment, within the Laboratory.
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinating material acceptance tests
- Material Acceptance testing of Fabrics, Resins, Sealants, Paints & Adhesives
- Performing the following test types:
- HPLC
- Infrared
- Viscosity
- Thermomechanical (DSC, DMA, TMA)
- Fibre Volume Fraction – acid digestion
- Coupon Mechanical tests
- Chemistry work
- Microscopy work
- Writing, analyzing and verifying test results/reports
- Understand and work to material, process specifications, ASTMs
- Understand and apply company quality assurance standards / laboratory manual
- Maintain housekeeping / 5S
- Process Improvements activities
- Assist BAA / BR&TA to meet duty of care obligations for OH&S and environmental protection by participating in EHS related activities, and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others at the workplace
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):
- Knowledge & experience in the following:
- HPLC testing
- Infrared testing
- Viscosity testing
- Thermomechanical testing
- Microscopy - mounting, polishing, analysis of specimen
- Mechanical testing (desirable)
- Safe handling, storage, mixing & disposal of hazardous chemicals
- Successful completion of a Bachelor Degree in the relevant field is essential
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret Company specifications required
- Good knowledge of Safety Data Sheets & OHS procedures and exposure to quality systems
- Capable of working well with others, encouraging team building and networking with US colleague
- Effective communicator and listener
- Proven capability to work to agreed deadlines
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defense security requirements
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be required to complete a 3-month probationary period.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 19th, 2024.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and positive workplace where employees bring their best to work every day. If you are excited by the opportunity to work in a research environment and be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.
