Senior R&D Chemist / Team Leader
 
Sydney, NSW
$120,000 + Super | Salary Review After 6 Months
 
Lead Innovation. Stay Hands-On. Shape the Future.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Chemist to join a growing Australian manufacturer specialising in advanced construction and industrial chemical solutions.

This is a unique role offering the opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on product development. Reporting directly to the Head of R&D, you will lead a small team of chemists while continuing to drive your own research, formulation and product development projects.

If you have strong polyurethane chemistry experience and enjoy seeing your ideas move from concept through to commercial production, this role offers an outstanding platform for career growth.
 
What's On Offer?

• $120,000 + Super with salary review after 6 months
• Genuine leadership opportunity within a growing business
• Remain technically hands-on while managing a small team
• Work on innovative products used in major construction and infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a small R&D team
• Manage new product development projects from concept through to commercialisation
• Formulate and optimise polyurethane-based products and systems
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and assist with process improvements
• Troubleshoot production and product performance issues
• Evaluate new raw materials, suppliers and technologies
• Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise
• Ensure products comply with relevant Australian and international standards
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and commercial teams to deliver business objectives

About You
To be successful you will possess:

Degree qualifications in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline

• 5+ years' experience within industrial R&D environments
• Strong experience working with polyurethane formulations and systems
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience
• Proven success taking products from laboratory development to full-scale manufacturing
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong problem-solving abilities

Desirable

• Masters or PhD qualification
• Experience within construction chemicals, coatings, adhesives, sealants or specialty chemicals
• Experience supporting manufacturing and scale-up activities

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can influence technical strategy, lead a team and remain deeply involved in product innovation, we would love to hear from you.