Production Chemist

Boron Molecular is an Australian specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer, based in Melbourne. We have successfully commercialised multiple Australian innovations and are active in a number of industry-led research initiatives to increase Australian advanced manufacturing capability. We have extensive supply and distribution networks that we have built over the past 20 years. Our team of chemists and chemical engineers have a wide range of expertise across a number of chemicals and related industries. Boron Molecular's core business is the synthesis of multi-kilo quantities from early through to late-stage building blocks for export to the global pharmaceutical and material science industries. We have significant experience in undertaking technology transfer projects with companies from within Australia and across the globe.
Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Chemist will:Prepare reagents and reactors for the synthesis of fine chemicals.In collaboration with senior chemists and engineers, carry out chemical reactions in a safe manner as described in certified batch records.Repair minor damages to chemical reactors as they arise.Ensure chemical reactors are running at optimal performance through regular maintenance and testing.Recognise and exploit opportunities for innovation and optimisation of chemical reactions and progress opportunities for further development of products.Certify the purity and quality of all products made.Record, manage, and analyse data and information using relevant domain data science techniques.
Qualifications:Essential:A bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.Experience in the synthesis of organic compounds.Excited to work in both the R&D and production teams.Passionate about investigating the manufacturing of chemicals from gram-scale to multi-kilogram.Good written and oral communication skills.The ability to work individually or as part of a team.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Desirable:Drivers licence.Experience in a full range of Microsoft suite.
Applications close on Friday, August 21.