About the Company & Role:
Our client is one of Australia's Leading Waste Management Companies, known for their commitment to sustainability and environmental innovation.
They are currently seeking a Chemist to join their team in a full-time ongoing role, with strong potential to become permanent!
Unique opportunity for individuals with a Science background to gain valuable, hands‐on experience in an Industrial Chemistry Setting.
Duties:
- Organise and unpack chemical waste
- Sort chemicals into their classes
- Decant and dispose chemical waste
- Package chemical waste for destruction
- Wear PPE (full-face respirators, chemical suits, face shields, etc.)
- Test chemicals to determine their composition and flammability
Key Considerations:
- Primarily a warehouse/yard-based role (not a lab environment)
- Majority of work is hands‐on/manual
- Manual handling required (lifting up to 25kg drums)
- Exposure to a wide range of chemicals (from basic to more complex materials
Skills & Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Science or Engineering
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling
- Previous warehouse experience - highly regarded
- Ability to lift up to 25kg
- Can-do attitude, enthusiastic to work
- Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment
Culture & Benefits:
- Full training provided
- High potential of going permanent
- Early Start and Finish
- Free On‐Site Parking
- Sturday Overtime available
- Work with a passionate and experienced team
Chemical Waste Technician in Newcastle employer: Evolve Scientific
Join a leading pharmaceutical company in the Southeast suburbs of Melbourne, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and compliance. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that promotes continuous improvement, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of full-time hours, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.