Research Chemist - Graduate

This Government Organization has an exciting opportunity to join their Minerals team where they are dedicated to providing practical solutions and innovative technology to the mining and minerals processing industriesSummary
Excellent opportunity for a recent research graduate
Full-time, Casual position
Monday to Friday
Lucas Heights location
$52.94 - $59.46 p/hKey Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and client sponsored projects
• Develop and apply an understanding of the chemical reactions and related theory involved in metallurgical processes in order to develop and improve processes involved in treating ores and mineral concentrates
• Conduct experimental work and ensure that the data obtained is reproducible, accurate, appropriately recorded and reported in a report-ready format
• Analyse, summarise and interpret data from experimental and pilot programs
• Produce first-draft technical notes and reports for project managers to facilitate reporting to Minerals’ clients
• Record test/laboratory results accurately and keep appropriate laboratory notebook records of test-work

What you need

• Australian Citizenship is a requirement
• Hold a current driving licence.
• Bachelor degree in Applied Chemistry/Chemistry and/or Hydrometallurgy is essential, honours degree preferred.
• Any research experience in Applied Chemistry/Chemistry and/or Hydrometallurgy would be highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication

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