Polymer Chemist and QC head
The role
You’ll lead day-to-day laboratory activity: perform and manage QC testing and records, coordinate product release, assist with R&D and scale-up, and maintain technical and safety documentation (SDS, TDS, labelling, ERMA/MPI requirements). You’ll also prepare and maintain batch manufacturing sheets, update formulation/production databases, support raw material QA and liaise with suppliers and production staff.
Key responsibilities
Manage QC analysis and ensure accurate storage of QC data
Coordinate tested-product release and support raw-material QA
Assist R&D and supervise lab-to-production scale up
Prepare and control batch manufacturing sheets; maintain batch database
Write & maintain SDS, TDS, product & consignment labelling, and ERMA/MPI data
Maintain production/formulation database and SOPs / OSH documentation
Provide technical advice to customers and support production as required
About you
Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science or similar
Practical lab and manufacturing experience — ideally with adhesives / formulated polymers
Strong QC discipline and experience with lab documentation and regulatory compliance
Experience with SDS/TDS, labelling and scale-up from lab to production desirable
Organized, safety focused, able to work independently and in a small technical team
Eligible to work in New Zealand
Why join us
Stable, full-time role with a local manufacturer
Hands-on work across QC, R&D and production — real scope to make an impact
Competitive salary, KiwiSaver contributions and a supportive team culture
Daytime hours with an early finish on Friday