Production Chemist

Production Chemist – Quality Assurance

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We are looking for a team‑oriented Production Chemist to join our Quality team. In this role you will provide Quality Assurance (QA) services to our manufacturing plant by collecting, preparing samples, carrying out laboratory testing and reporting results.

This role operates on rotating morning and afternoon shifts (6 am‑3 pm and 3 pm‑midnight Monday‑Friday, 6 am‑2 pm /10 am‑6 pm weekends) with penalties and private health insurance fully provided.

What will you be doing?

• Quality Control (QC) testing of finished products, raw materials, in‑process materials, and environmental samples to support plant operations
• Adhering to procedures and accepting full responsibility for the analytical test results
• Maintaining awareness of the Production Schedule to effectively prioritise laboratory workloads and provide timely services to areas of high priority
• Conducting method improvement/evaluation
• Providing analytical support for process improvement trials, product quality investigations, and product rework and stability trials
• Troubleshooting day‑to‑day product testing issues within the laboratory and production environment
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment used to perform analytical tests
• Complying with site requirements as outlined in the Quality, Safety, Health and Environment practices and procedures of the plant
• Participating in continuous improvement projects and providing technical support to the production team
• Ensuring all necessary QA/QC documentation is accurate and produced in a timely fashion

What do you bring?

You’re a degree‑qualified Chemist with experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of products in a manufacturing environment. You have experience operating and troubleshooting instruments such as Gas Chromatography (GC) and High‑Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and a good understanding of GLP, GMP and safety standards.

You are proactive, customer focused and have excellent communication skills. Prior hands‑on experience in ISO 9001 implementation, the Quality module of an ERP system or LIMS would be highly desirable. You work well autonomously and as part of a wider team and are curious to learn about Agriculture and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

If you want to be part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being part of something larger, we’d love to hear from you. Nufarm is proud to be recognised as an endorsed employer of choice for all women by Work180.

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Senior level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Farming

Salary

$75.00‑$90.00