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Chemist

Employer: The Trustee for P & D Investments Trust trading as Bosca
ABN: 57 620 152 529
Location: Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220

About the Role

The Trustee for P & D Investments Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Chemist to join our team in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. The successful candidate will support laboratory operations, quality assurance, product development, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.

This role is suited to a candidate with strong analytical skills, laboratory experience, and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and chemical safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in laboratory and production areas in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Conduct routine testing of raw materials and finished products, including pH, water content, hardness, and other quality parameters.
• Assist in the development and improvement of product formulations and ensure scalability for production.
• Perform stability testing to evaluate product performance under varying environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light exposure.
• Prepare and review Certificates of Analysis (CoA) prior to product release.
• Develop and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Carry out laboratory experiments, tests, and chemical analyses as required.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results and identify potential causes.
• Coordinate with the production team to resolve process-related issues.
• Ensure products and processes comply with applicable regulatory and safety standards.
• Prepare product labels in accordance with chemical safety requirements.
• Analyse chemical properties and behaviours of substances through testing and evaluation.
• Record, analyse, and report laboratory results accurately and clearly.
• Assist in developing new testing methods and improving existing laboratory procedures.
• Provide technical and laboratory support to production and quality teams.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements in line with ANZSCO skill level requirements for Chemist occupations:

• A Bachelor degree or higher qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
• At least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or chemical industry environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, laboratory testing procedures, and chemical safety standards.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary

Salary offered: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation in accordance with applicable legislation.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $76,515.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person