Development Chemist

Overview Competitive Salary Great opportunity for a Research and Development specialist Mt Thorley, NSW location – 12 Month Contract The Role The Development Chemist supports the development, improvement and optimization of DNL products, processes and technologies to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective and customer‑focused solutions. The role conducts laboratory testing, product formulation, raw material assessments and field trial coordination, while providing technical advice across the business. It also contributes to product quality control, ISO9001 compliance and safe work practices, ensuring products perform reliably and meet regulatory, environmental and safety standards. Responsibilities Conduct laboratory testing, formulation work and product development to improve existing products and create new technologies. Coordinate product performance, stability testing and field trials, ensuring safe and effective in‑use performance. Assess raw materials for cost effectiveness, quality and compatibility, and support product quality control processes. Provide technical advice to customers and internal stakeholders to support safe, efficient use of IPL products. Maintain accurate reporting, documentation and compliance with ISO 9001, HSEC policies, and relevant legislation. Troubleshoot product‑related issues and support continuous improvement in laboratory practices, instrumentation and product chemistry. What you’ll bring Ideally you will have exceptional analytical and testing skills, good technical report writing and communication skills and the ability to maintain strong relationships with key personnel in the Technology, Engineering, Customers and Operational departments. Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: product development, product manufacturing, colloidal chemistry, organic chemistry, explosives chemistry Excellent technical report writing and communication skills A NSW Security clearance, a NSW Blasting Explosives Users Licence, experience with the delivery and use of blasting explosives in the field, knowledge of emulsion technology and UN classification testing and experience (desirable) Ability to work unsupervised in a proactive manner If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you. Benefits to you We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance Confidential employee assistance program Mental Health and Well‑being program Various corporate discount programs Workplace giving charitable scheme About Us Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground‑breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods. With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future. Leveraging diversity through inclusion At Dyno Nobel Limited, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond "diversity of thought," valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work‑life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community. About our process Our recruitment process typically involves a Teams or face‑to‑face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. Please contact us at with any questions. Please note that this email is for enquiries only, we cannot accept resumes via email. To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr