Laboratory Technician

Haymes Paint; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Haymes products

Medibank Corporate discount

New Balance discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Haymes Paint is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Lab Team in Ballarat. You will prepare and dispatch colour samples, assist with product development, and perform hands-on lab tasks to keep projects moving.

You’ll work closely with the R&D team in a supportive environment focused on safety, quality and teamwork. Ideal candidates have a science background (Chemistry valued), lab or coatings experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or related discipline preferred (Chemistry valued).
• Experience in lab, coatings or chemical environments.
• Excellent teamwork and attention to detail.
• Able to manage tasks, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispatch colour samples for customer projects.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis to support product development.
• Qualify raw materials to ensure manufacturing continuity.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve product complaints within agreed timeframes.
• Provide testing results and technical information to internal stakeholders.
• Support Quality Control activities and collaborate with manufacturing teams.
• Maintain laboratory systems, formulations, and Bills of Materials.
• Assist with NATA accreditation activities and proficiency testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Task management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry preferred)

Job description

A rare and exciting opportunity to join the Haymes Paint Lab Team has become available! Due to our growing demand, we have a newly created a position to expand your Colour expertise with a community & family focused business!

You’ll prepare and dispatch colour samples that help Haymes Paint customers bring their projects to life, while supporting technical product work across the business. You’ll assist with product development, refinement, evaluation and hands‑on lab tasks that keep our product projects moving. Work closely with the R&D team, in a positive, fun and supportive environment, where safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and testing of new products.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis to support product development projects.
• Assist in qualifying raw materials to ensure continuity of manufacturing supply.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve product complaints within agreed timeframes.
• Provide testing results and technical information to internal stakeholders.
• Support Quality Control activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to resolve production-related issues and minimise non-conforming batches.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory systems, databases, formulations, and Bills of Materials.
• Support NATA accreditation activities and proficiency testing programs.
• Ensure laboratory procedures and documentation are maintained accurately and consistently.

About you:

• Bachelor of Science or related discipline (Chemistry valued) is preferred but not essential
• Experience in lab, coatings or chemical environments
• Excellent teamwork skills and communicating with others
• High attention to detail and confidence working with materials and colour
• Able to manage tasks, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to work with MS and other software systems

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven’t slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect, Listening & Learning are reflected in everything we do.

Added benefits include:

• 50% off retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products, including friends and family discounts
• 6% Medibank Corporate discount
• 20% New Balance discount
• Ongoing training and support
• Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development opportunities.