Laboratory Chemist

Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Chemist to join our newly created team in Rockingham, Western Australia.

Responsible for blending and manufacturing crop chemicals, this is an exciting opportunity to assist with the commissioning of a newly built facility and the implementation of quality control practices and procedures. Once operational, this role will see you conduct laboratory testing of agrochemical products according to their specification as well as monitoring of production activities and supports to Quality, Heath Safety & Environment policies and initiatives.

Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Chemist you will enjoy a day including:

• Develop formulations, create test samples, and scale up product candidates for production.

• Produce accurate and high-quality written reports documenting research and findings.

• Conduct quality control testing of finished products, raw materials, in-process materials, and environmental samples to support manufacturing operations.

• Assist in creating procedures to facilitate the manufacture of new products.

• Effectively communicate project progress, as well as any issues or risks, to the laboratory manager.

• Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and consumables to ensure optimal functionality.

About you
To excel at Elders, you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant science discipline, such as chemistry, pharmaceutical science, or formulation science

• Demonstrable experience in HPLC & GC analytical techniques

• High attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills

• Possess a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow

• Previous experience in manufacturing batch blending operations and familiarity with agricultural or veterinary chemicals (advantageous)

• Experience developing and validating analytical methodology (advantageous)

• Experience maintaining & troubleshooting Agilent HPLC/GC Systems (advantageous)

About Elders
Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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