Senior Lab Analyst

Job no: 510124
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North

At Visy, we love solving problems. And that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.

The opportunity:

Based in Campbellfield, Victoria, the Senior Lab Analyst will be responsible for developing test methods and lab protocols and conduct testing for pulp and paper raw materials including recycling assessments

The Role:

Reporting to the Paper and Board Laboratory Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

• Designs laboratory experiments for the investigation of packaging and material failures
• Conducts detailed research and analysis on raw materials to verify cost saving opportunities.
• Troubleshoots packaging and lab issues.
• Investigate and create lab methodology for material assessment.
• Develop technical programs to assess the technical and commercial suitability of the material for application by Visy.
• Present project business cases in an easily-understood format to the business
• Provide technical assessments to support Visy manufacturing processes, raw material and chemical optimization programs.
• Develop and conduct cross training program with the Laboratory Manager to ensure laboratory skills are spread across the team
• Participate in the development of industry or Australian paper and packaging standards.
• Represent Visy on Australian Standards Committee.

What you will bring to the team:

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Science degree
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a laboratory or research role.
• Experience in laboratory methodology development.
• Troubleshooting and project management experience.
• Knowledge of the paper or board making process and their raw materials.
• Detailed experience in the application of Excel to data analysis.
• Experience in experimental design, statistical analysis and process modelling within a data analytics software platform.
• Experience in the design of R&D projects to assess new materials and processes e.g. fiber, refining, wet end chemistry etc.
• Understanding paper mill production methods and mill hardware is desirable.
• Understanding of corrugated packaging production and technical assessment of fiber-based packaging is desirable.

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.

Please contact Chantal Ganesh on **************@visy.com 0498666*** for a confidential discussion or apply now.     

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

At Visy, our people make us stand out from the crowd. We’re always seeking solutions, opportunities and possibilities. We look for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. These people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together, we can create a better world

Advertised: 14 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time