Senior Lab Analyst - Materials & Packaging Innovation

Visy Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability & Security

Development Opportunities

Innovative Environment

Job summary

Visy Group in Melbourne's Technical Centre is seeking a Senior Lab Analyst / Materials Engineer to lead complex materials investigations and develop testing methodologies that improve pulp, paper, board and packaging materials. You will mentor Laboratory Analysts, design experiments, analyse data and present technical insights to manufacturing, recycling and product development teams.

This role offers opportunities to influence operations, drive cost reductions and advance sustainability in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering or related Science.
• Experience in a laboratory, research or technical investigation environment.
• Knowledge of pulp, paper, board or fibre-based packaging materials.
• Experience with laboratory method development and experimental design.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and project management.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of laboratory test methods for pulp, paper, board, recycled fibres and packaging materials.
• Design and execute material investigation, research and raw material optimisation projects that support innovation and cost reduction.
• Conduct failure investigations and provide technical troubleshooting for manufacturing, product quality and packaging performance issues.
• Analyse complex laboratory and production data, delivering clear recommendations and technical insights to business stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership by training and mentoring Laboratory Analysts, developing SOPs and promoting best-practice laboratory standards.
• Represent Visy in industry and standards development initiatives while supporting continuous improvement across laboratory and operational processes

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data-driven analysis

Material testing methods

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Education

Degree in Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering or related Science

Job description

Visy Group in Melbourne's Technical Centre is seeking a Senior Lab Analyst / Materials Engineer to lead complex materials investigations and develop testing methodologies that improve pulp, paper, board and packaging materials. You will mentor Laboratory Analysts, design experiments, analyse data and present technical insights to manufacturing, recycling and product development teams.

This role offers opportunities to influence operations, drive cost reductions and advance sustainability in a