About the role

Reporting to the Chief Chemist, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for product sampling, testing, and monitoring to meet specifications, as well as participating in quality activities.

The role works very closely with the Production Team at our St Marys manufacturing sites to ensure that raw materials and our finished product meet relevant quality standards, as well as helping resolve any issues as each batch of polyurethane is being manufactured.

Key responsibilities

- Assist in Quality Control testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.

- Assisting with the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).

- QC equipment calibration, repair, and management.

- Assistance in QMS document preparation and updating.

- Sample preparation and dispatch for external QC verification.

- Comply with requirements regarding handling of hazardous substances.

- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained and operating effectively.

- Maintain compliance with laboratory operating procedures, quality systems, safety requirements and environmental standards.





- General lab admin duties such as labelling and packing of tested products, keeping the lab clean and well maintained.

About you

- Relevant VET qualification (ie. Certificate IV or Diploma level) and/or significant work experience in a laboratory environment (eg. an experienced plant operator with lab experience).

- Physically capable of undertaking field sampling in the factory.

- Proficient computer skills.

Hours

- Monday to Friday

- 7.00am start

- Must be prepared to work overtime occasionally

About us

Era Polymers is an Australian owned and operated company that is growing. We have contemporary manufacturing facilities located in strategic locations in Australia and globally where we produce all forms of raw polyurethane elastomers and foams.

Join our highly skilled and experienced team as they develop new products, as well as ensure the highest quality product is produced and supplied to our customers around the world.

This is a great opportunity to join an established, innovative, and growing company that truly values and takes care of its employees.

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