We need a full-time Consultant – Chemistry Technician to join our team based in Melbourne. As the largest employer of validation professionals in Australia, we offer you great development opportunities, training from world experts and the chance to work with the most prestigious companies locally, nationally and internationally.The following attributes would be highly regarded:<ul><li>Consulting or leadership experience</li><li>Experience in specialised GMP fields, such as aseptic or terminal sterilisation processes, non-sterile OSD manufacture, medicinal cannabis manufacture, cell therapies or technical transfer</li><li>Computer systems validation and understanding of GAMP.</li><li>Process validation and/or cleaning validation experience</li><li>Ability to travel</li></ul> <h3>Benefits</h3> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3>We are looking for&nbsp;Consultant – Chemistry Technician who will be:<ul><li>Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and support new validation of laboratory systems following appropriate, current, regulatory and client requirements</li><li>Support laboratory-based investigations and quality activities by conducting tests, documenting results to assist clients with quality, GxP and/or regulatory issues within the pharmaceutical and/or medical device or related industries</li><li>Liaise with client to clarify testing requirements and support laboratory operations and understand their work practices and business</li><li>carry out laboratory tests and maintain GxP-compliant documentation to ensure quality, GxP and/or regulatory activities</li><li>work following current, relevant regulations, codes and guidelines regarding laboratory safety procedures, GxP requirements, chemical handling guidelines and analytical testing standards.</li><li>assist with the acquisition of materials such as laboratory chemicals, reagents, reference standards and consumables.</li><li>assist clients with change management activities such as laboratory methods, instruments and workflows to improve analytical processes and compliance.</li><li>perform other laboratory-related ad-hoc tasks such as sample preparation, equipment cleaning and routine analytical support activities that may be required by management from time to time</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3>Applicants should have:<ul><li>A relevant science or engineering qualifications – Tertiary qualification is desirable, however, any relevant qualification higher than Diploma is acceptable with prior relevant work experience</li><li>At least 1&nbsp;year of relevant work experience&nbsp; with a high level of exposure to and understanding of validation concepts, QA and/or manufacturing professional.</li><li>Previous experience in a GMP manufacturing environment regulated by EMA, TGA, PIC/S or US FDA is preferred</li><li>Demonstrable experience and proven knowledge and skills in GMP technical writing, e.g. SOPs and related QMS documentation, validation plans, protocols and reports.</li></ul>

Science & Technology

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We need a full-time Consultant – Chemistry Technician to join our team based in Melbourne.

Consultant – Chemistry Technician

Full time

Join our small, innovative team at NXTZEN Pty Ltd and lead end-to-end formulation, testing, and production of advanced surface coating technologies for the automotive industry in Australia and international markets.&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary package of $90,000–$110,000 with opportunities for performance-based increases.</li><li>Work in a small, collaborative team where your ideas directly influence product innovation and commercial outcomes.</li><li>Opportunity to lead end-to-end product development, from formulation through to full-scale manufacturing.</li><li>Access to modern laboratory equipment and resources to support advanced polymer and coating research.</li><li>Professional development support, including training, conferences, and further education in polymer sciences and advanced coating technologies.</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Formulate and optimise silane, silicone, and polyurethane coatings for automotive applications through advanced laboratory experimentation.</li><li>Conduct performance testing, including durability, adhesion, UV stability, chemical resistance, and surface property evaluations.</li><li>Lead the scale-up of new formulations from laboratory prototypes to pilot batches and full-scale manufacturing.</li><li>Develop and maintain SOPs, batch sheets, and quality control standards for production teams.</li><li>Troubleshoot formulation and production issues by analysing chemical, physical, and process-related data.</li><li>Manage raw material qualification, SDS documentation, and compliance with chemical safety and environmental regulations.</li><li>Oversee quality control testing of in-process and finished products to ensure consistency and adherence to specifications.</li><li>Collaborate with Production, Sales, and QA teams to support product launches, customer trials, and technical enquiries.</li><li>Maintain accurate technical documentation, including formulation records, test reports, and stability studies.</li><li>Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior chemists and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across R&amp;D and production.</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3>Senior-level R&amp;D and production experience with at least:Years applied R&amp;D experience, and as a Production Chemist in coatings, polymers, or specialty chemicals.Demonstrated expertise in the formulation of silanes, silicones, and polyurethane systems.Strong background in scale-up processes, manufacturing transfer, and quality control.Proficient in polymer chemistry, analytical testing techniques, and materials characterization.Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple development projects simultaneously.

Small team seeking an experienced R&D chemist for development of new products in the automotive sector for local market and export.

R&D Production Chemist

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