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.

We are looking for a Development Chemist to Join our Dandenong South Manufacturing site

The development chemist is an on -site lab bench position that contributes to product development and modification of existing products following established project plans by utilizing analytical techniques for characterization of raw materials and their impact on formulations; analyzing data, and communicating findings and results to the project lead. 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

Primary responsibilities

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will actively engage in developing / maintaining our key technologies to achieve our objectives and strategic visions of our business: -

·         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.

·         Supporting product or process demonstrations.

·         Fulfilling responsibilities as required by the Quality Management System for the site/business unit.

What to Bring for Success?

·         Bachelor’s degree or relevant Diploma in chemistry or chemical Engineering with at least 1 year of professional, industry experience.

·         Understanding of the diverse raw materials integral to chemical product development.

·         Ability to provide commercial support for technical service requests.

·         Good verbal and written communication skills.

·         Good in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word or equivalent

·         Good inter- personal skills and a can-do attitude.

·         Interstate travel may be required.

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.