Biological science - Biotech & MedicalPharmaceutical & BiotechnologyChemical Manufacturing
QA/QC Chemist
Location:
Yandina, Queensland, Australia
About the Company/Role: Our client is a global leader in regenerative and biological agriculture, with over 30 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to optimise soil health and plant performance through chemistry, biology, and data. They are seeking a casual, full-time QA/QC Chemist to join their team for a period of 3-6 months with potential for extension. In this role, you will support production, quality assurance, and product development activities, ensuring all products meet internal specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This is a hands-on position offering a mix of laboratory, production floor, and office-based work, with strong involvement in continuous improvement and formulation development. Duties:Perform on-site QA batch testing and support production compliance activitiesEnsure all manufactured products meet quality standards and regulatory requirementsCoordinate product testing programs and liaise with external laboratoriesAnalyse internal and external test data; investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actionsSupport product development, reformulation, and adaptation for domestic and international marketsAssist in sourcing and evaluating raw materials, ensuring quality and compatibilityDesign and conduct stability and performance testingMaintain and improve product documentation and labelling to meet regulatory requirements Skills & Experience: To be successful in this role, you will have:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related disciplineExperience in industrial, manufacturing, or formulation chemistryStrong understanding of quality assurance systems, analytical testing, and product formulationExperience with fermentation or microbial processesBackground in agricultural, fertiliser, or liquid formulation products Apply: If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a cover letter along with a detailed resume in Word format (PDFs may not process correctly).With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.