Quality Laboratory Chemist

Tronox Limited; Muchea; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tronox Limited in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Chemist for the Chandala Processing Plant near Muchea. You will report to the Quality Laboratory Lead and focus on calibrations, QC, and advancing analytical methods.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science (chemistry preferred) and laboratory experience, with exposure to XRF and ISO17025 operations. On-site duties include collaboration across teams, data reporting, and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science (chemistry preferred) and laboratory experience.
• Experience in an ISO17025 or NATA accredited lab is desirable.
• Proficiency with XRF calibration and Excel data connections.
• Familiarity with S4 Fiori and internal audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain XRF calibrations for lab needs.
• Monitor quality control within the laboratory.
• Assist in implementing new instrumentation and methodologies.
• Ensure validation and measurement uncertainty for test methods.
• Support investigations, protocol testing and test-method recommendations.
• Maintain equipment availability and calibration schedules.
• Contribute to global quality lab projects and reporting.
• Maintain ISO17025 compliant quality management system.
• Participate in safety improvements and incident prevention.
• Perform testing and reporting as required.

Skills

XRF calibration

Excel

SQL databases

S4 Fiori

QA/QC

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry preferred)

Tools

SQL

Excel

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chemist at our Chandala Processing Plant which is located near Muchea, 70km north of the CBD.

The location offers a range of lifestyle options including the opportunity to reside in coastal towns such as Burns Beach, Iluka and Mindarie which are an easy 30-minute drive during the nine (9) day fortnight roster, where you will be home every night.

Reporting to the Quality Laboratory Lead the Chemist will be accountable for:

• Developing and maintaining XRF calibrations suitable for laboratory requirements
• Monitoring quality control within the laboratory
• Participating in projects to implement new instrumentation and methodologies to the analytical laboratory
• Ensuring analytical method validation and measurement uncertainty are applied to all laboratory test methodologies
• Demonstrating a proactive approach to teamwork, continuous improvement and cost-reduction
• Reporting on process deviations; assisting in plant investigations and problem resolution; advising on protocols for testing and making recommendations for test methodologies.
• Ensuring optimal availability of equipment by adherence to maintenance/calibration schedules and timely modifications/repairs.
• Participating in Global Quality Laboratory projects
• Maintaining laboratory reporting systems including SQL database, S4 Fiori and Excel worksheets
• Investigating complaints, queries or deviations from test methods and providing recommendations for preventative and corrective measures
• Maintaining the laboratory quality management system in accordance with ISO17025 requirements.
• Performing audits on laboratory and company quality management systems
• Driving improvement in laboratory safety, including reduction in risk from manual handling duties
• Performing testing and reporting requirements for the laboratory as required

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally need:

• Bachelor Degree in Science based discipline, chemistry preferred
• Experience working in a laboratory
• Highly motivated and promotes 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
• Trained and experienced in performing internal audits
• S4 Fiori knowledge

Ready to Get Started?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close on 6 November 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.