Chemical Technical Officer (Chemist)

Imtrade CropScience Chemical Technical Officer (Chemist)

Imtrade CropScience is a privately-owned chemical formulator and supplier specialising in crop protection products. We operate from a custom-built facility at Kwinana Beach in Western Australia and supply a comprehensive range of products via our national network of sales and distribution centres.
The chemical technical officer is critical operationally, and to the future growth of business. To this end we seek to appoint a tertiary qualified chemist. Experience in a production or analysis environment is desirable, though recent graduates with a can-do attitude will also be considered. Imtrade CropScience is willing to support the right person in development of the necessary skills.

The Role:
Pesticide product development, sampling and physical and instrumental testing of a range of raw materials, process streams, crop protection products and treated agricultural produce
Inspection, calibration and associated administrative tasks to set timeframes and standards in the upkeep of various management systems (GLP, LIMs, OHS)
Report writing in support of regulatory submissions
When needed, contribute to manufacturing and support activities including chemical receipt, selection, blending, filling, packing, cleaning and basic maintenance activities

Mandatory Requirements:
Willingness to become perform strenuous, dirty, manual work shirkers and spotless-lab-coat types need not apply
Tertiary qualifications in chemistry, materials science, production or an associated discipline
Ability to balance proactivity and imagination with the requirement to work collaboratively, responsibly and intelligently
A committed approach to OHS and quality management frameworks

Ideal Qualities:
Flexibility and self-drive
Exposure to commodity/chemical/heavy industries
Laboratory experience (GLC, HPLC, FTIR, particle sizer, etc.)

What Imtrade Offers:
An influential position within a growing company
Ability to grow the role
Support of further education and competency development

Please forward a resume and a cover letter detailing what you can offer as an employee of Imtrade Australia to
Only successful candidates will be contacted to further the recruitment process.
Past applicants need not reapply