Production Chemist

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Help ‘Grow a Better Tomorrow’ with Nufarm.

We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.

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. 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 day and night shifts including weekends in a four on, two off cycle.

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 have 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 part of a wider team. You’re curious to learn about Agriculture and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

If you are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we want to hear from you. Nufarm. Always here to help you grow