Graduate Chemist

Type:
Full Time, Contract 
Salary:
$45 per hour
Published:
July 2nd, 2026
Location:
Oakhurst, New South Wales, Australia
Reference:
BH-337547
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About the company:
Our client is a leading Australian environmental services company specialising in the safe treatment of hazardous chemical waste. They are committed to safety, sustainability and developing their people.
Based in Western Sydney, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and build a long-term career.

About the role:
This is not your typical laboratory position. This is a hands-on role in a warehouse environment, not a traditional lab position.

You’ll work with a wide range of industrial chemicals, learning from experienced chemists and operators. Your main focus will be safely identifying, classifying and preparing chemicals for treatment.
We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Duties:
  • Sort and classify incoming packaged chemical waste
  • Assist with identifying unknown chemicals through testing procedures
  • Safely handle, decant and prepare chemicals for disposal
  • Pack laboratory chemicals for destruction
  • Work closely with operators, drivers and site personnel to ensure safe chemical handling
  • Follow strict safety procedures and wear PPE including respirators, chemical suits and face shields where required
  • Assist with general warehouse and manual handling duties 

Skills & experience:
  • Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • Comfortable working in PPE and a warehouse environment
  • Physically capable of manual handling tasks
  • Previous warehouse, manufacturing, retail or hospitality experience and forklift license will be highly regarded
  • Knowledge of safe chemical handling is advantageous but not essential

Benefits:
  • Excellent entry point into the chemical and environmental industry
  • Full training and ongoing mentoring provided
  • Genuine opportunities for long-term career growth
  • Exposure to a diverse range of chemicals and industrial processes
  • Join an organisation committed to safety, learning and professional development
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter and a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted or not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313.

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