Production Chemist

at  Nufarm

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How can you grow with Nufarm?
We know that quality products are important to our customers. It’s because of this that we’re looking for a team-oriented Production Chemist to join our Quality team at our manufacturing plant in Kwinana, WA. In this role, you will provide Quality Assurance (QA) services to our manufacturing plant by collecting, preparing samples, carrying out laboratory testings and recording results for analysis.
This role operates on rotating Mon-Fri (38 hours) Day and Afternoon shifts (6am – 10pm).
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 Production Schedule to effectively prioritise laboratory workloads in order to 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 of day to day product testing issues within the laboratory and production environment
Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment used to perform analytical tests
Complying with the site requirements as required in the Quality, Safety, Health and Environment practices and procedures of the plant
Participating in continuous improvement projects and provide 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 the Quality Control and Quality Assurance of products in a manufacturing environment. You will have extensive experience in operating and troubleshooting instruments such as Gas Chromatography (GCs) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLCs) and you have a good understanding of quality and safety standards.
You are proactive, customer focused and have excellent communication skills. You work well autonomously and as a contributing team player in a high performing team within a continuous improvement culture.
If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. Nufarm is proud to be recognised as an endorsed employer of choice for all woman by Work180.

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