Development Chemist - Bayer Process & Lab Innovation

Alcoa Australia; Wagerup; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave for all caregivers

18 weeks parental leave for primary

Alcoa Benefits program – travel, life,

Leisure day off every 4 weeks

Diversity and inclusion groups

Job summary

Alcoa Australia at the Wagerup Refinery seeks a Development Chemist to apply Bayer process chemistry and analytical expertise across the lab and refinery. You will lead laboratory activities, troubleshoot issues, and support safe, reliable operations while driving capability building across the team.

The role combines hands-on problem solving with lab leadership, aiming to improve analytical capability and process performance within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Strong chemical and analytical expertise with data interpretation skills.
• Experience with laboratory method development and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Bayer refining process or ability to apply chemistry in complex environments.
• Safety-focused with leadership and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review laboratory and refinery data to troubleshoot issues and identify improvements.
• Provide Bayer process chemistry expertise to refinery teams and projects.
• Develop and implement analytical methods and instrument calibration.
• Lead investigations and coordinate resources, timelines and costs.
• Support safe laboratory operations, planning, costs and certification of results.
• Coach and train team members in Bayer chemistry and instrument operation.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Bayer process chemistry

Analytical instrumentation

Laboratory leadership

Problem solving

Safety culture

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Alcoa Australia at the Wagerup Refinery seeks a Development Chemist to apply Bayer process chemistry and analytical expertise across the lab and refinery. You will lead laboratory activities, troubleshoot issues, and support safe, reliable operations while driving capability building across the team.

The role combines hands-on problem solving with lab leadership, aiming to improve analytical capability and process performance within a multi-disciplinary environment.