Applications Testing Scientist
Job title: Applications Testing Scientist
Company: Tronox
Job description: About TronoxTronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide.To learn more about our benefits and offers, check out the BookletAbout the RoleThe Asia Pacific (APAC) Technical Services team is seeking a dedicated Applications Testing Scientist to join our Australind Laboratories.Our Australind site is located in the beautiful South West of Western Australia and is just off Old Coast Road in Australind that runs along the estuary foreshore. This is a permanent, full-time role, with a 9-day fortnight lifestyle roster, enjoy every second Friday off!This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Chemist to engage in a diverse role that integrates Chemistry, Physics, and Material Science to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of our globally used pigmentary products.Key Responsibilities:
- Operate laboratory and process equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Participate in the investigation of customer issues/ complaints ranging from simple to complex.
- Interpret data and recommend actionable solutions.
- Collect and collate laboratory data to support product improvements, new product launches, and market expansion.
- Initiate and manage new projects with minimal guidance.
- Provide presentations and reports on project and investigation work.
- Collaborate with all departments to support quality, operational excellence, and value creation.
- Develop new test methods for internal and external customers globally.
- Perform lab-level application testing in paints, plastics, and paper.
- Develop new application tests and utilize them for various programs with team guidance.
- Conduct lab work for benchmarking, competitive studies, and test development.
- Ensure timely turnaround of quality results.
- Offer technical support and recommendations to regional commercial teams and customers.
- Manage customer qualifications and support trials of new products.
- Develop test strategies for new product and product improvement projects.
- Manage customer specifications.
- Support the product steward as needed.
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, majoring in Chemistry and/or Material Science.
- 2 – 5 years laboratory experience is preferred
- Adaptability to changing work priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong communication skills for team meetings and work planning.
- Aptitude for working with mechanical equipment and troubleshooting processing issues.
- Demonstrate site safety leadership.
- Provide first-level technical support for customers.
What Next?Does this role sound like the challenge you are looking for? Click ‘apply now” and start your career with Tronox today!Applications close on 13th of October 2024Tronox 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.Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.
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Location: Bunbury, WA
Job date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:54:15 GMT
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