Chemist

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Scientist/Development Chemist to join our Dandenong South Manufacturing site.

This scientist/development chemist position is an on-site laboratory position. The primary objectives of this position are to carry out lab batch production and evaluation of adhesive and sealant formulations including raw material analysis, coordinating the ERP system technical requirements, partnering with operations to assess and solve problems arising in manufacturing and perform product trials, scale-ups and troubleshooting, including on-site at customer locations. The individual in this role will need to understand and follow Design and Development protocols and abide by EH&S regulations and business conduct policies and procedures.

This position will report to the ANZ Technical Manager for the Building Adhesives Solutions R&D Organization.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Develop and intimate knowledge in adhesive/sealant formulation and production technology.
• Learn how production processes affect final product properties.
• New Product Development – Assist development and commercialization of new products and technologies in the local market.
• Perform laboratory tests to assess the physical and performance properties of new and existing products in new and existing applications.
• Interpret, draw conclusions, prepare high quality reports and communicate results and data to stakeholders.
• Completing multiple projects independently, drawing conclusions with guidance, reproducing and articulating results, and outlining business impact.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting and product trials both virtually and in-person at customer sites.
• SAP: create, update, and maintain BOM's, recipes, and inspection plans for products and raw materials.
• Fulfilling responsibilities as required by the Quality Management System for the site/business unit.
• Interstate travel may be required.

Required Skills

• BS/BA Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, or other related area.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and solve problems independently.
• Understanding of the diverse raw materials integral to chemical product development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Good inter- personal skills and a can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP database management systems
• Exposure to applications using continuous improvement techniques; TQM, Problem Solving DMAIC, 8D, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA’s, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and etc.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems IE ISO 9001

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Working environment is a mixture of laboratory, manufacturing facility and on-site
• Must be able to lift up to 20kg

WHY TEAM FULLER?

• Attractive salary package and incentives.
• Excellent career prospects for high performers.
• Job stability.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.