About this role
Job title: Production Chemist - Laverton North, Victoria
About Us
Redox is a leading raw material and ingredients distributor with 23 staff locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. Established in 1965 with more than 400 staff and sales over $1billion dollars last financial year, Redox brings the best products from around the world to clients in over 170 unique industries. More than just a job, start your career with Redox today and join an accredited ‘Great Place to Work’ business.
The Position
Redox is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate to take on a new role of Chemist at our chemical manufacturing/blending facility in Laverton North. Interested in chemistry but don’t want to be stuck in a lab all day? This is a unique role that will allow you to apply your technical knowledge in a hands-on manufacturing setting and unlock a dynamic career pathway. ‘1000 products, endless possibilities’ is our slogan, join us today and unlock a world of opportunities.
About the role
- Permanent full-time position
- Organise and manage a library of technical literature pertaining to SDS, Specifications and other technical information on products in our inventory.
- Prepare samples for testing whilst upholding sample integrity and traceability
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments
- Ensure that sampling, retentions, and testing of materials are conducted according to company procedures.
- Organise external testing and analysis of products and solutions.
- Collect and archive supplier test methods.
- Ensure that laboratory tests are consistent with Redox specifications and finished products are released for supply in accordance with the GMP Code.
- General administrative duties, including answering telephone calls and investigating stock discrepancies.
- Monitoring the progress of pending work orders, purchase orders, and stock transfers to ensure timely completion.
- Raise work orders and stock transfer requests as required
- Provide relief and operational support to Store Coordinator, Transport Coordinator and Production Management team.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or a science-related field
- Previous experience in a Lab assistant or Production technician role will be reviewed favourably
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A commitment and appreciation for the importance of WHS, GMP and HACCP
- Computer literate and knowledgeable in the Microsoft 365 Office Suite
Rewards
- Joining a friendly and supportive team at a time of great opportunity and growth
- Long term career opportunity with a secure employer
- Competitive salary package inclusive 17.5% leave loading
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses
- Annual Salary review
- Paid lunch provided daily onsite
- Secure onsite parking
- Paid Volunteer Day
- NO AGENCIES