Senior Construction Chemist – Product Innovation Leader

Master Builders Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Builders Solutions is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist to lead the development of advanced construction chemical solutions. This hands-on role requires translating market needs into robust, commercially viable formulations and guiding projects from concept to validation in collaboration with Technical Sales, Product Management, and Operations.

You will mentor lab staff, manage scale-up activities, and ensure compliance with AS standards and WHS.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in formulation development within construction chemicals.
• Experience with cementitious grouts and mortars, resins, admixtures and repair systems.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and development of construction chemical products.
• Design and execute laboratory, field and validation programs.
• Drive product innovation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor lab team and support manufacturing trials.
• Translate customer needs into market-ready formulations.

Skills

Formulation development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry / Materials Science / Polymer Science / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Master Builders Solutions is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist to lead the development of advanced construction chemical solutions. This hands-on role requires translating market needs into robust, commercially viable formulations and guiding projects from concept to validation in collaboration with Technical Sales, Product Management, and Operations.

You will mentor lab staff, manage scale-up activities, and ensure compliance with AS standards and WHS.