Analytical Chemist
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Job Summary
Analytical Chemist
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney - West
Visyis powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years weve grown to 7000 employees and 150 global operations predominately in Australia and New Zealand.
Webelieve materials are not recycled until theyve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper cardboard glass plastics and metals from households and businesses and locally remanufacture them back into new sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealands packaging industry.
Role Details:
- Location: Smithfield Sydney NSW
- Reports to: Plant Manager rPlastics Smithfield
- Division: Visy rPlastics
- Specialist laboratory role supporting quality compliance and product innovation
What Youll Do:
- Conduct chemical and physical analysis of recycled plastic materials using techniques such as FTIR DSC GC-FID HPLC UV-VIS IR NMR and TGA.
- Perform routine and non-routine QC testing to ensure compliance with internal specifications customer requirements and EFSA/USFDA standards.
- Analyse mechanical and polymer properties including tensile strength viscosity particle size and rheology.
- Develop and validate new analytical methods SOPs and provide training to laboratory personnel.
- Support production teams with troubleshooting process improvement and root cause analysis.
- Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Uphold safety environmental and regulatory compliance in all laboratory activities.
What You Will Bring:
- Degree in Chemistry Materials Science or related discipline (or equivalent lab experience).
- Experience in chemical analysis within plastics polymers or manufacturing industries preferred.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques such as FTIR DSC GC-FID HPLC and other lab instrumentation.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and production teams.
- Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
Desirable:
- Practical experience in operations or process improvement environment.
- Experience in packaging or recycled plastics sector.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
What Youll Love When You Join Us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives through recycled plastics solutions.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team committed to safety respect and quality.
- Career Growth: Access professional development and career advancement opportunities within Visy.
Ready to make a difference Apply now and be a key player in shaping the future of recycled plastics!
You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Key Skills
- Gas Chromatography
- Laboratory Experience
- Analytical Chemistry
- FDA Regulations
- Wet chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chromatography
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Industrial Laboratory Experience
- Spectroscopy
- GLP
- cGMP
About Company
At Visy we're finding new ways to create a better world through innovative packaging, paper, recycling and clean energy solutions.
