This is an opportunity to join a well-established speciality chemicals manufacturer supplying customers across Australia and New Zealand. The site produces chemical solutions used within food manufacturing and industrial processing environments, including products applied to metal surfaces. There is a close knit team on site, with a collaborative working environment, strong technical support and hands‑on training from an experienced manager.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technical Services Chemist will support day‑to‑day laboratory operations and ensure production batches meet all required specifications before release.

Responsibilities
Complete quality control testing of production batches prior to release
Verify products meet required specifications and quality standards
Conduct corrosion testing and prepare transparent technical reports
Maintain and calibrate laboratory and testing equipment
Support technical service requests from sales teams and customers
Assist with investigation and resolution of product or technical issues
Maintain accurate laboratory records and test documentation
Work closely with production to support consistent product quality
Follow Permit to Work requirements and site safety procedures




Ensure compliance with relevant EHS policies and company standards

Your Background
A degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
At least 1 year of experience within chemicals, manufacturing, laboratory testing or a related industry
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing
Confidence working with technical procedures and documentation
Valuable written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a small team
A proactive, responsible and solutions‑focused mindset
Experience in metal finishing, corrosion testing or speciality chemical manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?
Employee advantages
Learning and professional development prospects
Career exposure within a large organisation
A workplace focused on safety, inclusion and diverse perspectives
Hands‑on training and support from an experienced Technical Manager
Exposure to laboratory testing, manufacturing and customer technical support

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, you can contact Katie Shutt at Blackbook Executive on .
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📌 Technical Services Chemist City Of Knox (Australia)
🏢 Blackbook Recruitment
📍 Australia