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Industrial Chemist
Full Time
75000.00 - 90000.00
Job description
We are a dynamic force in the building and construction materials sector, delivering high-performance solutions that boost durability, sustainability, and value for our customers. Our team blends scientific excellence with practical application, turning laboratory insights into real-world products and services—from concrete admixtures and coatings to sealants, mortars, and reinforced composites. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, rigorous safety standards, and a commitment to ongoing innovation that supports a greener, smarter built environment.
The Role:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, highlights of successful projects or formulations or email [email protected]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
The Role:
- As our Industrial / Applications Chemist, you will combine hands-on laboratory work with field/plant support to drive product performance across construction markets. Key responsibilities include:
- Formulation support and development for concrete admixtures, coatings, sealants, mortars, and other construction materials.
- Conducting routine and advanced analytical testing, including particle size, viscosity, setting time, strength testing, adhesion, and durability assessments.
- Supporting quality control and QC/QA programs, ensuring compliance with internal standards and relevant industry standards.
- Providing technical service to customers and external partners: solving performance issues, interpreting test data, and delivering practical recommendations.
- Laboratory safety, data integrity, and meticulous documentation (SOP adherence).
- Collaborating with product development, manufacturing, and sales teams to translate market needs into robust, scalable formulations.
- Keeping abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and sustainability initiatives affecting building materials.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field (relevant practical experience may be considered in lieu of part of formal education).
- Relevant industrial or applications chemistry experience in the building/construction materials sector (coatings, concrete, cementitious systems, sealants, mortars, composites) is highly desirable.
- Practical laboratory skills and familiarity with standard construction material characterization techniques.
- Experience with formulation development, routine QC testing, and interpretation of performance data.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory guidelines pertinent to construction materials.
- Proficient data analysis and communication skills; ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and a collaborative team orientation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement.
- A collaborative, safety-driven work environment focused on innovation.
- Exposure to a broad range of materials and applications within the building and construction sector.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, highlights of successful projects or formulations or email [email protected]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
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Company information
- Company
- Hudson
- Location
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Australia, Victoria, Melbourne Region, Greater Dandenong, Dandenong South
Australia - Posted
- 10 months ago
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