Senior Process Development Chemist

19h19 hours ago

Pact Group

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$120,000 – A$160,000

About this role

Pact Group’s Contract Manufacturing Division manufactures homecare and personal-care categories for major retailers and global FMCG brands. The senior process development chemist develops and optimizes chemical processes for new and existing cosmetic products on large scale. Conduct laboratory-scale experiments to determine process feasibility before scaling up.

Investigate and resolve production issues related to quality, cost, and safety. Support production personnel in following company procedures, GMP, and WH&S principles. Ensure products meet customer specifications and high-quality standards safely.

Liaise with development chemists and packaging engineers to align formulations and packaging with production capabilities. Assist quality control in investigating out-of-specification results and customer complaints. Update materials and BOMs in SAP.

Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, and testing methods. Identify, plan, and implement projects to expand capabilities, improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. Track financial benefits of cost-saving initiatives with finance.

Requirements

Qualifications in chemical engineering
Strong knowledge of chemical engineering and process design with laboratory experience
3-5 years prior experience in process chemist
Experience in Quality Management and Quality Management Systems
Understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Six Sigma, Lean, value stream mapping
SAP operational knowledge
Problem-solving skills for production issues
Effective communication of findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize chemical processes for large-scale manufacture of cosmetic products
Conduct laboratory-scale experiments and scale up to pilot, trial, and full production ensuring GMP and hygiene
Support production personnel in following procedures, GMP, and WH&S principles
Liaise with development chemists and packaging engineer to ensure production capabilities
Problem solve reworking production batches and provide corrective actions
Assist quality control in investigating out-of-specification results and customer complaints
Update and create materials and BOMs in SAP
Identify, plan, and implement projects to improve quality, reduce waste, and increase productivity