Dulux Group
2021 Graduate Development Scientist (Start ASAP)
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 60,000 - 65,000 / Year
- 1 vacancies
- Apply by 9 Aug 2021
- Start date ASAP
The Opportunity
This exciting role will see you help develop new and/or improved high quality products, supporting the overall technical objectives of the business in accordance with all company policies, principles and procedures including overall product quality. You will be collaborating with our Sales, Marketing as well as our Operations Teams.
Day to day you’ll be:
- Working on development projects that require research, novel technology review and qualification, analytical and testing development and evaluation for potential new product commercialization opportunities and product improvements
- Using scientific and formulation knowledge to develop creative solutions
- Designing and personally executing experiments, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations
- Developing formulation science and project management expertise
- Working with passionate cross-functional teams to deliver best in class solutions
- Complying with all Safety and Sustainability and regulatory requirements.
What you will bring and develop
You’ll bring clear and professional communication skills, an eye for detail and a commitment to quality. As a great team player, you’ll be able to self-manage and work collaboratively with your peers in a constantly growing/changing environment.
Our successful candidate will also bring:
- Advanced degree in an area of Chemistry, Engineering or any STEM related field
- Hunger to continue learning and growing
- Any previous formulation experience will be highly regarded
- Complex problem-solving skills; ability to clearly identify root cause and implement solutions
- Strong communication, influencing and networking skills
- Drive & passion for innovation!
Our Place
The DuluxGroup portfolio has some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised and trusted brands.
Since its arrival in Australia in the ‘90s, Cabot's has steadily increased its share to the point that, today, it is the market leading woodcare brand in the DIY market in Australia. We manufacture with pride a comprehensive range of stains, varnishes, clear finishes, oils, paints and polishes for the preservation and beautification of your timber at home.
This is a unique chance build your career with an iconic household brand and market leader!
Sound like you? To submit your application, please click “Apply” now, ensuring you attach both your CV and academic transcript.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I enjoy my role because no two days are the same. Working in R&D I get to use my technical knowledge to solve problems and innovate new products. I am responsible for day-to-day maintenance of formulas and get to work with Manufacturing as well as Marketing to develop new products for our customers.
I work to develop NPD as well as maintaining the current product portfolio. Day-to-day, I balance my time in the lab making formulas and conducting testing, with research, results analysis and meetings.
Interact with customers to ensure profitable growth and satisfaction.
About the employer
Dulux Group
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Retail & Consumer Goods
With a rich history spanning over 100 years, we are the home of some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised and iconic brands.
Pros and cons of working at Dulux Group
Pros
Work life balance - everyone is respectful of differing working hours and will make sure team members aren't logging off too late.
+ Flexibility of Work From Anywhere. I'm able to come to the office 2 - 3 days a week and WFH for the rest! + Grad's are given a lot of opportunities to grow and expand their knowledge in their fields as well as collaborate with multiple departments and Business Units
People focus is the best value I learned at DuluxGroun
Room for flexibility, autonomy, and growth.
The people + culture, engaging work, development opportunities and constant investment in your development too
Very people focused and supports progression within the company
Cons
Technology and systems are outdated, and the process to upgrading these are slow
Some of management can be set in their ways (not all) making it hard to push through new ideas.
The outdated systems and convoluted filing systems How old and far the office is
Complicated business structure
It is a large company, which has benefits in terms of lots of different job opportunities in the same company, but a minus would be if you do not drive your own development and career goals you can get lost.