Boron Molecular is an Australian specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer, based in Melbourne. We have successfully commercialised multiple Australian innovations and are active in a number of industry-led research initiatives to increase Australian advanced manufacturing capability. We have extensive supply and distribution networks that we have built over the last 20 years. With a footprint in Raleigh, North Carolina, and established agencies across Europe and Asia, we are able to source raw materials competitively. Our team of chemists and chemical engineers have a wide range of expertise across a number of chemical and related industries. Boron Molecular’s core business is the synthesis and production of multi-kilo quantities from early through to late stage building blocks for export to the global pharmaceutical and material science industries. We have significant experience in undertaking technology transfer projects with companies from within Australia and across the globe.
Under the direction of senior research scientists and engineers, the Boron Molecular Production Chemists will;
• Prepare reagents and reactors for the synthesis of fine chemicals
• In collaboration with senior chemists and engineers, carry out chemical reactions in a safe manner as described in certified batch records.
• Repair minor damages to chemical reactors as they arise
• Ensure chemical reactors are running at optimal performance through regular maintenance and testing
• Recognise and exploit opportunities for innovation and optimisation of chemical reactions and progress opportunities for the further development of products
• Certify the purity and quality of all products made
• Record manage and analyse data and information using relevant domain data science techniques
• Other duties as directed
Requirements
Essential:
• An honours degree in a chemical engineering or other relevant discipline
• At least 2 years hands-on experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant
• Experience in operating and maintaining Buchi chemical reactors and/or De Dietrich chemical reactors
• Experience in using Filemaker Pro database software or equivalent
• Good written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
• Fork Lift ticket or ability to obtain a fork lift ticket
• Drivers licence
• Experience in multiple chemistry techniques
• Experience in the full range of Microsoft suite
• Ability to speak a secondary language such as Mandarin/Korean preferred but not required