Senior Product Development Chemist
Core
Lead the development, optimisation, and commercialisation of innovative construction chemical solutions including grouts, resins, mortars, and admixtures.
Role type
Senior Product Development Chemist (Construction Chemicals)
Builds
Robust, commercially viable construction chemical formulations and products
Domain
Construction materials / Specialty chemicals
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Formulation design, raw material chemistry, product performance optimisation, laboratory and field testing program execution, scale-up support, competitive benchmarking, supplier qualification, technical problem-solving, project management
Preferred skills
Expertise in cementitious grouts/mortars, epoxy/polyurethane resins, concrete admixtures, concrete repair systems, specialty coatings
Technologies
AS 1478, AS 1012, ISO 17025
Responsibilities
Lead formulation and development of specialty construction chemical products; Design and execute structured laboratory, field, and validation programs; Drive product innovation, localisation, and continuous improvement; Lead scale-up activities and support manufacturing trials; Investigate technical issues and develop customer-focused solutions; Evaluate and qualify alternative raw materials and suppliers; Present technical recommendations to stakeholders; Mentor laboratory and technical team members; Contribute to strategic product planning and innovation roadmaps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership