Company description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations - and that's exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how rapid your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who - as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies - serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Job description

Position overview

allnex is looking for a QC Chemist to join our Quality Control team in Wacol, Queensland. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and support for QC laboratory operations, ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. You will play a key role in quality investigations, method troubleshooting, equipment management, and continuous improvement initiatives, while collaborating closely with Production, Technical, and Quality teams to maintain high standards of product quality, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

- Provide technical guidance and decision-making support for 24/5 Quality Control (QC) laboratory operations.
- Review and approve non-routine, complex, and borderline analytical results.
- Lead investigations related to Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, laboratory deviations,



and quality incidents.
- Troubleshoot analytical methods and drive improvements to method robustness and reliability.
- Train, mentor, and assess competency of QC Technicians to ensure high laboratory standards.
- Act as the key liaison between Quality Control, Production, Technical, and Quality teams.
- Manage laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and operational readiness.
- Support customer complaint investigations and project-related analytical assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory performance, efficiency, and compliance.
- Provide testing and analytical support to cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of results.

Required skills and experience

- 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
- A proactive, methodical, and hands-on approach to laboratory operations.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Positive attitude with a continuous learning mindset.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or a similar field.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

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📌 Quality Control (QC) Chemist (Queensland)
🏢 Allnex
📍 Queensland