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Chemistry
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Chemistry is involved in some way with almost everything we do or use and has improved our standard of living beyond all recognition. It has provided the drugs, antibiotics and anaesthetics that have relieved pain and suffering; the polymers and plastics in our homes, cars and workplaces; the synthetic fibres that clothe us; the batteries that power our portable technologies - the list is virtually endless. It is hard to imagine any new product in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist at some stage in its development.
Where can our graduates go?
Once they have completed their degree, students have access to numerous career opportunities in the wine, pharmaceutical, paint, mining, petrochemical, petroleum and automotive industries, research laboratories and analytical laboratories (Private and Government).
- Analytical Chemist/Organic Chemist
- Assistant Beverage Maker
- Business Analyst
- Chemical Analyst
- Chemical Process Worker
- Chemist
- Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Defence Scientist
- Developmental Chemist
- Explosives Chemist
- GP Sales Representative
- Information and Monitoring Officer
- Laboratory Analyst
- Laboratory Chemist/Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Patent Examiner
- Process Chemist
- Production Assistant
- Production Technician
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Quality Control Chemist
- Research Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Research Chemist
- Sales Chemist
- Technical Research Officer
- Technical Sales Representative
Laboratory Technician, South Australian Brewing Company Pty. Ltd
At The South Australian Brewing Company Pty Ltd we are looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician. As a Laboratory Technician you will be a part of a rotating team (i.e. shift coverage) providing support to the Brewing and Packaging Teams. The team is multi-skilled and as such the role could cover elements of microbiology, analytical chemistry, quality support administration, plant quality and instrumentation support, plant projects, flavour assessment and training, QA product assessment. Shift coverage typically includes rotating day and afternoon shifts, however night shifts may also be scheduled as part of the work pattern during peak periods.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- previous experience in a Laboratory Technician role
- Degree Qualifications in biological sciences, chemistry, food technology, microbiology or related disciplines are essential
- exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
- experience in HACCP, SPC and GMP will be highly regarded
- solid computer literacy
- use and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
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Potential Employers
Graduate Recruitment, Norske Skog
Norske Skog is seeking qualified and committed graduates eager to pursue the challenging opportunities within its Australian operations. Graduates will require tertiary qualifications in at least one of the disciplines listed above. Honours or postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.Join one of the world's leading paper manufacturers in any of the following areas:
Accounting, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Chemistry/Science, Chemical (Process) Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety and Marketing. |
- Adelaide Brighton Cement
- Alchemia Limited
- Alcoa World Alumina Australia
- Amdel
- BHP Billiton Limited
- Biosecurity Australia
- BP Australasia
- BresaGen Limited
- Chemical Recovery Co. Pty. Ltd.
- Clinpath Laboratories
- Construction Chemicals Pty Ltd
- CSIRO
- CSR Limited
- Dairy Technical Services Limited
- Department of Health
- DSTO
- Flexichem Pty Ltd
- IMVS
- IP Australia
- Joe White Maltings Pty Ltd
- Jurlique International
- Mars Incorporated / Masterfoods
- Masterfoods Australia New Zealand
- Norske Skog
- Orlando Wyndham Group Pty. Ltd.
- Penrice Soda Products Pty Ltd
- PIRSA
- Protec Pty Ltd
- SA Water
- South Australian Brewing Company Pty. Ltd
- Transpacific Technical Services
- Wattyl Australia Pty Ltd
2007 Graduate Program - Chemists, BP Australasia
Working at our Brisbane Refinery, Chemists are responsible for providing quality data and a technical advisory service to a wide variety of customers within the organisation. Chemists play a key role in ensuring BP's products continue to meet all performance, safety, environmental and quality requirements. They are also involved in troubleshooting and projects within their immediate areas of work; and in cross functional teams with other professionals improving products, processes, or equipment throughout the organisation.
As a chemist at BP, you'll have the opportunity to take on a variety of interesting roles ranging from hands-on roles like implementing new technology in the laboratory to solving process unit measurement problems with engineers and operators . You might also take up a role in product development, or work in a quality team with wide-ranging technical service and support responsibilities.
You will need to apply, in a practical way, a fundamental understanding of science to a range of problems. You will be analysing data and planning experimental work programmes to meet specific and measurable goals. Working well with others will be the only way to achieve these goals. You'll also be expected to consider the commercial, regulatory and business implications at every stage. |
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Information and Monitoring Officer Primary Industries and Resources (Agriculture and Wine - Rural Chemicals - Compliance)
Duties: The Information and Monitoring Officer will work on projects under the supervision of two senior project managers. The officer will assist and support the project leaders within Rural Chemicals Program by contributing to the management of the National Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) Program, the National Antibacterial Minimisation Program (NARM), the National Organochlorine Residue Management (NORM) Program, and the various contaminant monitoring requirements under state legislation. To achieve in this position, the incumbent will need to be well organised, communicate effectively, work according to set guidelines and have a general understanding of agricultural systems.
Essential Minimum Qualifications: A degree in Agriculture Science, Science or equivalent.
Special Conditions: Some inter and intrastate travel and work outside normal business hours is required. A current driver's licence is required. |
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA)
Royal Australian Chemical Institute - graduates are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), which is required to enable them to practise as a chemist
Australian Society for Medical Research
Graduate Careers Australia - at the GCA site Industry Career Profiles are available on Science, All Graduates, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics and more
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles available for consultancy, government administration, information technology, manufacturing, mining, science, telecommunications and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
Kelly Scientific Resources
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers information
Tech Staff
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
Technical Officer (Graduate - Chemistry), CSR Limited
CSR is one of Australia's oldest listed companies and employs approximately 6,000 people in Australia, Asia and New Zealand. This role is to work with the National Technical Team to develop new products and enhance current products. You would be involved in:
- Gyprock® product development for Jointing Compounds, Acrylic Compounds & Plasterboard.
- Identification and development of cost effective raw materials.
- Assessing competitor products.
- Auditing factory processes & practices.
- Providing appropriate technical support to operations.
- Maintenance and upgrading of specifications.
It is an extremely important role for the business, with a lot of scope for development. You will need the following competencies:
- A recent graduate with at least a BSc (Hons.) in chemistry.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good project management, analytical & presentation skills.
- Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Be a self starter and recognised as naturally enthusiastic, positive & energetic.
- Be a strong team player with the ability of delivering on commitments.
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More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.
Chemical Analyst , Transpacific Industries Group Ltd (including Transpacific Technical Services)
TTS provides leading waste treatment and waste managed services at its integrated treatment facility located at Wingfield, Adelaide, and is a member of the listed (ASX) Transpacific Industries Group Ltd.
An opportunity exists for a Chemist to assist the technical team with providing analytical services to the Wingfield treatment plant, and maintain high standards in accordance with NATA requirements. The successful incumbent will coordinate hazardous waste collections and treatments; schedule chemical analyses and the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment; develop testing methods; provide reports and technical support to plant personnel; and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including relevant environmental authorities.
The successful applicant will be tertiary qualified in Chemistry or equivalent (recent graduates are welcome to apply), coupled with effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills. You will ideally be knowledgeable in NATA standards and chemical analysis, as well as being a results driven person with a strong commitment to OH&S, QA and Continuous Improvement practices. Experience from a processing facility (ie hydrocarbon, chemical, hazardous waste, or process industries) would be well regarded, but not essential. |
Graduate Recruitment Program, Masterfoods Australia New Zealand
Masterfoods Australia New Zealand is a subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, a global organisation with over 35,000 Associates.
The MasterFoods Graduate Program is open to Graduates across a number of disciplines and we value academic performance, personal interests, above average communication skills and problem solving ability. We are currently seeking Graduates from a range of disciplines including but not exclusive to:
- · Engineering (including chemical, mechanical and industrial engineering)
- · Information Technology
- · Accounting, Finance & Economics
- · Business
- · Science
- · Food Science
- · Sales & Marketing
- · Human Resources
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