Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Hiring Technical Experts for Chemical Manufacturing Facilities 

With our unrivalled understanding of complex chemical processes, we place exceptionally skilled candidates into organizations engaged in the manufacture of chemicals and their derivatives.

As a key enabler of almost every value chain in Australia, Chemical Manufacturing is one of the country’s largest sectors, demanding highly skilled jobs in a candidate-short market. Whether you operate in raw materials, finished products, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or other chemical manufacturing operations – our international talent pools have got you covered.

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Our specialist consultants work across a vast number of industries with knowledge of core product ranges in the chemical manufacturing space including surfactants, petrochemicals, specialty polymers, adhesives and sealants or intermediates. We have built skilled chemicals talent pools against our in-depth mapping exercises and know exactly how to access the skills your organisation needs to remain competitive.

Evolve’s tried and tested recruitment methodology and first-hand chemical manufacturing experience enables us to mitigate complex recruitment processes for faster hiring, without compromising on the quality of the candidate.

From small family-owned Australian businesses to multinational enterprises, we find scientific personnel committed to sustainable chemical manufacturing processes:

Chemistry knowledge and expertise: Our broad chemical talent networks encompass individuals with advanced education, from bachelor's degrees up to Ph.D. level across chemical engineering, industrial chemistry, materials science, and more. Our consultants are skilled in engaging candidates and maintain ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the chemical field.

Broad candidate reach: Through years of operation and a partnership with NES Fircroft, we will connect you to deep talent pools on an international level so you can access the right mix of technical knowledge, forward thinking mind sets and behavioural excellence in the recruitment process and for your business.

Safety and background checks: Where appropriate, our service goes beyond basic recruitment to incorporate organising relevant certification and security clearance for individuals undertaking sensitive job roles with high risk product ranges. 
Speed: When your margins and product output must stay as competitive as possible, we’re here to solve your hiring needs rapidly, ensuring your facility stays on track with top quality chemical hires.

We understand the combination of technical skill and personal motivators needed for scientific personnel to thrive in fast-paced chemical manufacturing:

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COMPLIANCE: Our talent networks keep track of ever-changing legislation, and will advise on requirements for local schemes, government authorities, and relevant standards, to ensure that your business remains compliant without jeopardising output. The QC/QA specialists we supply will implement comprehensive testing protocols, monitor your production processes, and manage all quality documentation to the best possible standard, whilst our Regulatory Affairs specialists will navigate governing regulations for chemical manufacturing and product distribution to keep your operation commercially viable.

SAFETY: Your Scientific and Technical staff play a crucial role in research, development, production, quality control, and safety assurance of chemicals and chemical products. Whether we’re sourcing Process Safety Engineers to identify potential hazards or develop emergency response plans, or EHS specialists to ensure that chemical manufacturing and disposal processes adhere to environmental regulations and safety standards, the talent we supply will manage your safety protocols, handle waste management, and mitigate potential hazards for a safer manufacturing facility and product.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS: We will secure professionals with exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills to evaluate chemical samples and apply critical thinking when processing scientific data to make informed decisions about your business. Whether you seek to scale up your lab process to industrial levels or seek Chemists to conduct research and development for new chemical compounds, your critical data will be in safe hands and under stringent quality control.

INNOVATION: The future of the chemical industry relies on the utilisation of all available global resources, reducing waste products and protecting the planet. This global need is supported by national and international legislation in the form of The Industrial Chemicals Act, ISO9001 and EPA regulations – our candidates know this. The new ways of looking at polymers, composites, coatings, and other materials need experienced Materials and Research Scientists to both advance the understanding of chemical reactions, materials, and processes and to enhance your fundamental knowledge. Our talent pools will deliver these skills.

COLLABORATION: Our candidates know that true success in the chemical manufacturing field goes hand in hand with effective cross-team communication. The professionals we place know how to present ideas and liaise with different departments, sharing knowledge and meeting milestones whether translating laboratory-scale processes into viable industrial operations, offering technical support and troubleshooting, communicating the benefits of products or managing the movement of raw materials and finished products within the supply chain. 

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We’re experts at enhancing your Chemical Manufacturing operation through placing professionals into the following roles:

  • Chemical Engineers
  • Industrial Chemists
  • Process Development Scientist
  • Quality Control / Quality Assurance Specialists
  • Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialists
  • Analytical Chemists
  • Materials Scientists
  • Production Managers / Supervisors
  • Research Scientists
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineers
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Specialists
  • Process Safety Engineers
  • Technical Sales and Support

Latest Jobs

Environmental
Laboratory Technician
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Werribee, Victoria, Australia

About the role:Graduate level role; it will involve routine and repetitive sample preparationOngoing casual contractMonday to Friday with standard working hoursCandidates must have a car.Must be flexible to do day and afternoon shiftsAbout your duties:Preparation of samples from customersBasic wet chemistry preparationsCalibrating Laboratory instrumentsGeneral housekeeping.About you:To be successful in this position you will have a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Cert IV or an equivalent degree that incorporates some Chemistry subjects.Recent science graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.You will be a quality-focused individual with excellent attention to detail, have good communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Apply!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 / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka or Chantelle on 03 9040 1630With 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.
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Manufacturing & OperationsPharmaceutical & BiotechnologyChemical Manufacturing
QC Support Analyst
Type:
Casual
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Footscray, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:One of the world’s leaders in Biotechnology & Healthcare ManufacturingBased in the inner suburbs of Melbourne Excellent attention to detailRaw material release experience idealQuick learner and self starterImmediate StartAttractive Salary Duties: Acceptance testing and release of raw materials within the TOLL 3PLProviding samples to approved Contract testing Laboratories for chemical testing, item creationMaintenance of QC raw material sampling specificationsEnsure all samples in the QC Facility are documented as per approved proceduresInputting results into systems, SAP systemAbout you:SAP experience is idealMUST HAVE CLEAN ROOM EXPERINCEStrong stakeholder engagement skillsPharmaceutical industry background idealApply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle Azzam on 03 9040 1630.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.
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Trades & Services OtherEnvironmentalManufacturing & Operations
Sample preparation technician
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Casual
Location:
Werribee, Victoria, Australia

Multiple positions available, including day and afternoon shifts starting between 6am-11am with 8hrs shifts.About the role This role will involve routine soil preparation to support the testing department. Your responsibilities may include:Grinding/milling of soil and plant samplesProfiling and sorting of incoming samplesGeneral housekeepingloud and dusty enviroment, PPE will be providedData entry and following protocolsFull time position for 6+ monthsPrevious experience is not necessary so if you have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude and are able to work well in a team then apply now!Candidates must have a car as the site is not easily accessible by public transport. About the companyThis large environmental testing facility requires the assistance of Evolve to source multiple reliable Process Workers for their Soil Milling team.This position has become available due to an increase in their workload.This position is on an ongoing contract and for the right person could lead into long-term employment.Day shift and afternoon shifts available. Apply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle on 03 9040 1630.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.
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Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Administration Officer-Pharmaceutical
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne C B D, Victoria, Australia

This well-known pharmaceutical company is currently undergoing substantial growth and requires the assistance of Evolve Scientific Recruitment to source an experienced Administration Officer- Pharmaceutical to join the team on a permanent basis. Located in the Inner suburbs of Melbourne. About the role:A full time permanent opportunityPart of the team responsible for manufacture of radiopharmaceutical productsBased in Melbourne CBD  or Bundoora facility Duties: We are currently seeking a Administration Officer- Pharmaceutical to join this dynamic team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answering customer telephone/email enquiriesEnsure requests are processed in a timely mannerMonitor customer support stock and general office stationeryConduct other administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, photocopier use, checking/matching and mailing of daily customer reports/invoices and updating spreadsheetsAssist with the training of casual staff Skills & experience: To be successful in this position you will have:Experience in administration preferably in a laboratory environment is highly regardedExperience in administration and laboratory functionsPlanning and co-ordination skills to organise work and meet deadlinesGreat communication skills both orally and in writing Apply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah or Linda on 03 9040 1630.  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.
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Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Senior QA Associate- Compliance
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne C B D, Victoria, Australia

This well-known pharmaceutical company is currently undergoing substantial growth and requires the assistance of Evolve Scientific Recruitment to source an experienced Senior QA Associate- Compliance to join the team on a permanent basis. Located in the Inner suburbs of Melbourne. About the role:A full time permanent opportunityPart of the team responsible for manufacture of radiopharmaceutical productsBased in Melbourne CBD  or Bundoora facilityAttractive salary on offer Duties: We are currently seeking a Senior QA Associate- Compliance to join this dynamic team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Product batch review and approvalEnsuring maintenance of Quality Management System (event management, change control, document update, management and training) Conducts, reviews and approves Product Quality Reviews, deviations, OOS, change controls, risk assessments and trend analysis reports.Reporting on product quality and general GMP statusInvolved in internal and external auditsLiasing with internal and external stakeholders Skills & experience: To be successful in this position you will have:A Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry or equivalent fieldA minimum of 3 years experience in a or Compliance role in the Pharmaceutical industryExcellent time management and organisational skillsApply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah or Linda on 03 9040 1630.  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.
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Admin, Customer Service & FinanceOther
Customer Service Officer
Type:
Full Time
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Casual
Location:
Werribee, Victoria, Australia

About the company This large testing laboratory requires the assistance of Evolve to source multiple Customer Service Officers to join their team ASAP. About the roleThe main purpose of this role is to conduct administrative tasks and provide customer service support to customers.This role will be approximately 20 to 38 hours per week depending on the work load. Working between Monday to Friday on the day shift.Ongoing casual contract  Responsibilities:Ensure sample data is entered into the appropriate systems in a timely manner within defined customer and business expectationsAnswering customer telephone/email enquiriesEnsure customer orders are processed in a timely mannerPerform cost center general ledger transfers and create accounts payable invoicing and credits as requiredPerform the accounts receivable function for cash and credit card payments and monitor debtors and the invoice error log in SAPMonitor customer support stock and general office stationeryConduct other administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, photocopier use, checking/matching and mailing of daily customer reports/invoices and updating spreadsheetsAssist with the training of casual staff You will have:Demonstrated experience in Administration/Customer ServiceAbility to remain polite and courteous in a busy environmentCustomer focused and a willingness to learnStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer literacy including MS Excel and MS WordKnowledge of SAP is an advantage Candidates must have a car as the site is not easily accessible by public transport. Apply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle on 03 90401630With 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.
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EnvironmentalBiological science - Biotech & Medical
Graduate Laboratory Technician
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

About the company/role: Evolve Scientific Recruitment is proud to partner with the Mount Isa Water Board (MIWB) to assist in sourcing a Graduate Laboratory Technician to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. As a Graduate Laboratory Technician, your primary responsibilities will include conducting laboratory analyses of water samples, verifying and validating online water quality instruments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain high standards of water quality and compliance through their Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP). Duties:Perform sample collection and laboratory testing to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments, ensuring accuracy and precision in testing.Report non-compliant results and maintain accurate records.Assist in preparing reports and presentations on compliance and quality performance.Coordinate compliance audits and risk assessments.Collaborate with external contractors, consultants, suppliers, and regulators. Skills/Experience: Mandatory:Minimum of a Bachelor of Science, or equivalent bachelor’s degree. Current driver’s license (automatic or manual).Knowledge of laboratory processes and data analytics.Intermediate skills in software applications for documentation, data analysis, and reporting.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal.Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and honesty. Desirable:Knowledge of potable water services, and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).Experience with entities regulated by a water supply regulator in Australia. Culture & Benefits:Financial relocation assistance availableInitial accommodation assistance if required$70/month Bring Your Own Device allowanceCompany uniforms providedStructured Graduate Development Program to maximise your career developmentOpportunities to enhance professional development through participation in water industry training programs and conferences Apply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Malia on malia.dmello@evolvescientific.com.au or 07 3175 0680.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.
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Environmental
AO6 Forestry Ecologist
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

About the company/role: Our state government client is seeking a skilled Forestry Ecologist (AO6) to join their team in on a full-time basis for an 18 month contract with possibility of further extension. As a Forestry Ecologist you will provide high quality ecological services to identify and protect flora and/or fauna during native timber harvesting and other operations. Duties:Provide specialist advice and support the development, implementation, review and ongoing improvement of the ecological program to enable the effective management of biodiversity and support regulatory compliance of native forest harvesting operationsSurveying, locating and identifying key flora, fauna, habitat and ecological communities requiring protection through remote and field-based methodsDeveloping and maintaining effective management strategies for key species and communities potentially impacted by operationsDeveloping and maintaining databased and other tools and resources to support management of ecological valuesCoordinating or undertaking significance tests for protected matters under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and protected plant flora surveys to meet Nature Conservations Act 1992 protected plants regulatory framework requirements Skills/experience:  Tertiary qualifications in ecology, botany, zoology and/pr earth scienceDemonstrated experience in desktop environmental assessments and field surveys in QueenslandWorking knowledge of Australian and Queensland environmental legislationC Class Driver’s LicenseGIS experience is highly desirable Apply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact the Simon on 07 3175 0680 or simon.taylor@evolvescientific.com.au 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.
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Environmental
Laboratory Technician
Type:
Contract 
Location:
Werribee, Victoria, Australia

About the role:Graduate level role; it will involve routine and repetitive sample preparationOngoing casual contractMonday to Friday with standard working hoursCandidates must have a car.Must be flexible to do day and afternoon shiftsAbout your duties:Preparation of samples from customersBasic wet chemistry preparationsCalibrating Laboratory instrumentsGeneral housekeeping.About you:To be successful in this position you will have a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Cert IV or an equivalent degree that incorporates some Chemistry subjects.Recent science graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.You will be a quality-focused individual with excellent attention to detail, have good communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Apply!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 / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka or Chantelle on 03 9040 1630With 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.
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Manufacturing & OperationsPharmaceutical & BiotechnologyChemical Manufacturing
QC Support Analyst
Type:
Casual
Type:
Contract 
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Footscray, Victoria, Australia

About the company/role:One of the world’s leaders in Biotechnology & Healthcare ManufacturingBased in the inner suburbs of Melbourne Excellent attention to detailRaw material release experience idealQuick learner and self starterImmediate StartAttractive Salary Duties: Acceptance testing and release of raw materials within the TOLL 3PLProviding samples to approved Contract testing Laboratories for chemical testing, item creationMaintenance of QC raw material sampling specificationsEnsure all samples in the QC Facility are documented as per approved proceduresInputting results into systems, SAP systemAbout you:SAP experience is idealMUST HAVE CLEAN ROOM EXPERINCEStrong stakeholder engagement skillsPharmaceutical industry background idealApply! 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 / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Chantelle Azzam on 03 9040 1630.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.
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