Analytical Chemistry Lab Technician – R&D & Innovation

McCormick Foods; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health & wellness programs

Parental leave

Employee recognition

Community engagement

Job summary

McCormick Palmwoods is seeking a resourceful laboratory technician to support analytical chemistry in our R&D lab. You will perform routine chemical and physical testing, maintain instruments, and contribute to method development under senior guidance.

Join a safety‑minded, collaborative team that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement. The role offers a supportive culture with flexible scheduling, an equal opportunity employer, and opportunities to grow in a dynamic food science

Qualifications

• Experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Proactive safety mindset and meticulous work approach.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical testing on herbs, spices, raw materials, finished goods, and agronomy samples.
• Support product development testing, including moisture, texture, viscometry and wet chemistry for NPD projects.
• Provide analytical support to Supply Chain, Quality, Agronomy and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Safety focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

McCormick Palmwoods is seeking a resourceful laboratory technician to support analytical chemistry in our R&D lab. You will perform routine chemical and physical testing, maintain instruments, and contribute to method development under senior guidance.

Join a safety‑minded, collaborative team that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement. The role offers a supportive culture with flexible scheduling, an equal opportunity employer, and opportunities to grow in a dynamic food science