Quality Laboratory Chemist

Tronox Limited; Bunbury; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tronox Limited located at North Shore MSP, Bunbury, WA, seeks an experienced Chemist to join the Quality Laboratory Lead for a full-time role (38 hours/week) with a 9-day compressed fortnight option. You will develop and maintain XRF calibrations, validate methods, monitor QC, and support investigations and process improvements.

Reporting to the Quality Laboratory Lead, you will ensure ISO 17025 aligned quality management, assist audits and reporting, and drive safety improvements while

Qualifications

• A degree in science-based discipline, chemistry preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is desirable.
• Training and experience in internal audits is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain XRF calibrations.
• Validate analytical methods and monitor QC systems.
• Support plant investigations and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to auditing, compliance and reporting activities.

Skills

XRF calibration

Excel formulas

Auditing

Safety culture

Education

Degree in Science (Chemistry preferred)

Tools

S4 Fiori

Job description

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across six continents and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

About the Role

Located at our North Shore MSP, overlooking Koombana Beach in Bunbury, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chemist to join our team in a full-time role working 38 hours per week, with the option to enjoy a 9-day compressed fortnight.

Reporting to the Quality Laboratory Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability and continuous improvement of laboratory operations. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining XRF calibrations, validating analytical methods, monitoring quality control systems, and supporting plant investigations and process improvement initiatives. The role also contributes to laboratory projects, maintains quality management systems in line with ISO 17025 requirements, and supports auditing, compliance and reporting activities.

Working closely with operational and technical teams, you will provide analytical expertise, drive laboratory safety improvements, and help implement new technologies and methodologies.

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally need:

• A degree in Science based discipline, chemistry preferred
• Experience working in a laboratory
• High motivations and ability to promote a safe and inclusive work environment
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of XRF calibration
• High level of competency with Excel formulas and data connections
• Experience working in NATA accredited laboratory
• Training and experience in performing internal audits
• S4 Fiori knowledge

Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2026

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.