Product Development Chemist - Wetherill Park

Product Development Chemist – Wetherill Park  

CSRis the name behind many powerful brands, providing innovative and sustainable building solutions across the residential, commercial, and industrial segments. 

Part of the CSR family our Interior Systems Business Unit consists of market leading brands such as Gyprock Plasterboard, Martini and Himmel Interior Systems. We manufacture and market a full range of products for residential and commercial applications. We are a leader in providing a full suite of interior lining solutions across the building industry.

The Opportunity  

We have a fantastic opportunity for Product Development Chemist to join our Gyprock product development team.  Reporting to the Head Development Chemist, this valuable experience will develop your skills in maintaining product quality and technical support, contributing to business objectives, and assisting in all areas of the operation to optimise plant performance. You will work cross functionally in the technical area of the business, identifying new initiatives, planning and undertaking lab development work, plant trials, testing, analysis and results reporting.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the laboratory including maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Prepare laboratory samples for testing, analysis, reporting and presentation of results
• Controlled Laboratory formulation, pilot batch preparation and coordination of factory trials
• Maintain product formulations, including Manufacturing, Raw Material, Product and Testing specifications
• Ensure new raw materials are thoroughly tested, trialled and approved  
• Support a broad range of Operational Improvement Projects
• Reporting of new product development, raw material evaluation and operational improvement trials
• Support marketing in line with product, technical and customer objectives
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Promote the continuous improvement of processes to ensure the consistency of our products and services

Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Materials Science, Chemistry or equivalent
• Up to 3 years of experience working on formulation and product development projects in a similar or coating, adhesives industry
• Technical understanding and experience of formulating, sample preparation, mechanical, physical, and chemical testing techniques
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Motivation to learn, develop new skills, innovate and demonstrate new ideas
• Effective communication skills with all levels of stakeholders

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm  

Why Work with Us?

• Attractive salary + 12% Super and annual leave loading
• Mentorship and on the job training
• The opportunity to progress your career with a market leading organisation
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and On-going training and development opportunities

If this sounds like the next step and you want to be part of an organisation that fosters a friendly work environment, whilst providing you with personal and career development – then apply now!  To learn more about us see www.csr.com.au