Chemistry Technician | Full-time | Melbourne, VIC

RF Pest Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RF Pest Management in Melbourne is seeking a Chemistry Technician to perform chemical testing and quality checks in support of pest and termite management services.

You will prepare samples, run tests, calibrate equipment and report results to help the technical team make informed decisions about treatment preparation and service procedures. Accurate recording and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• A chemistry, laboratory technology or related qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with sample preparation, chemical testing and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, handle chemicals safely and explain technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label and prepare samples for chemical testing with clear records of collection details.
• Perform routine chemical tests relevant to pest and termite services, including checking water quality for treatment preparation.
• Check and calibrate testing equipment, prepare reagents and record quality control checks.
• Review results against specifications, flag unexpected findings and prepare short technical reports for review.
• Maintain records of test methods and results to enable tracing and trend analysis.

Skills

Chemical testing

Sample preparation

Laboratory equipment handling

Record keeping

Following procedures

Education

Chemistry/Laboratory qualification or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

RF Pest Management provides pest and termite management across Melbourne. We work with restaurants and food-service businesses, warehouses, builders and residential customers.

About the role

We’re looking for a Chemistry Technician to carry out chemical testing and quality checks that support our pest and termite management services. You’ll prepare samples, perform tests using documented methods and report the results so our technical team can investigate issues and make informed decisions about treatment preparation and service procedures.

What you’ll do

• Collect, label and prepare samples from RF Pest Management operations for chemical testing, keeping clear records of where and when they were collected.
• Perform routine chemical tests relevant to our pest and termite services, such as checking water quality where it affects treatment preparation.
• Check and calibrate testing equipment, prepare reagents and record quality control checks.
• Review results against documented specifications, flag unexpected findings and prepare short technical reports for review.
• Maintain records of test methods and results so the team can trace findings and compare them over time.

What you’ll bring

• A qualification in chemistry, laboratory technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with sample preparation, chemical testing and laboratory equipment.
• The ability to follow written procedures, handle chemicals safely and explain technical findings clearly.