Research & Development Scientist

Selleys is a leading manufacturer and supplier of adhesives, sealants, fillers and general home maintenance products.  Technical innovation is at the heart of our success.   We invent and manufacture our globally recognised products in Sydney with a world-class team of chemists.  We have made several acquisitions in the ANZ and European regions in recent years. This has created exciting new opportunities within our business to further improve our products and processes.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Research & Development Scientist to join the Selleys team. Responsible for all technical aspects of product development and commercialisation, you will work with a strong sense of ownership and thrive on the opportunity to identify and introduce new technologies and ideas, with a view to enhancing Selleys strong leadership in the market.

This role offers a chance to develop a rewarding career within a team of talented and experienced R&D professionals. The role also provides fantastic opportunities to work closely with other departments within Selleys - Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Operations - and gives you the opportunity to provide input into and influence how products are developed and marketed; from what raw materials to use, to what appears on the product label, to helping our sales executives effectively explain and recommend our products to consumers.

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 environment.

Other key skills and experience include:

• Degree in an area of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other STEM related field
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Complex problem-solving skills; ability to clearly identify root cause and implement solutions.
• Using scientific and formulation knowledge to develop creative solutions in line with project objectives and consumer insight.
• Drive & passion for innovation!!!

In addition to these, if you also have experience in the below areas, we are also very keen to hear from you!

• Previous formulation experience in sealants, adhesives & fillers, surface coatings or related industry.
• Knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiment) methodology

Benefits                                                                                                                                     

• Opportunities to work flexibly at all stages of your career
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually 
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Realising your full potential starts here

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

DuluxGroup is made up of six main business areas comprising of 50 well recognised brands, this opportunity sits within our Selleys business.

Selleys is part of DuluxGroup. With a rich history spanning more than a century, DuluxGroup is home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted and iconic brands. These include household names such as Dulux, Selleys, Yates, Cabot’s and B&D.

Selleys welcomes qualified applicants, no matter your sex, race, religion, age or disability. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know if you need any special accommodations to participate fully in the recruitment process.

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Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.