Lab Specialist – Formulation & Innovation

IMCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG; Sydney; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG is seeking a Lab Specialist to join the coatings and construction materials team. The role focuses on formulation, testing, and driving technical solutions for customer projects.

You will develop innovative formulations, perform advanced testing, and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders. The position requires 3–5 years of lab support experience in coatings or construction markets, strong formulation skills, and excellent teamwork with English

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in lab support to coating or construction industries/markets.
• Experienced in formulation techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to analyze test results and derive practical solutions.
• Willingness to learn and innovate, with autonomy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead lab formulation and testing activities with autonomy.
• Support customer projects through advanced technical problem-solving and application development.
• Develop and optimize formulations based on briefs and market trends.
• Conduct performance testing, interpret results, and record data accurately in Alchemy.
• Lead lab projects ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results.
• Support customer trials and troubleshooting with deep technical expertise.
• Prepare GF & PHS and develop sales aids for visits and events.
• Train lab staff and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Lab support experience

Formulation skills

Technical problem solving

Test results analysis

Autonomy and teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical engineering or Chemistry

Job description

IMCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG is seeking a Lab Specialist to join the coatings and construction materials team. The role focuses on formulation, testing, and driving technical solutions for customer projects.

You will develop innovative formulations, perform advanced testing, and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders. The position requires 3–5 years of lab support experience in coatings or construction markets, strong formulation skills, and excellent teamwork with English