Job Description
BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.
The Opportunity
Our Product & Innovation team are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the team based in Port Kembla. The Product & Innovation team conducts exciting research into emerging technologies to develop new or improved products. They deliver enhancements to the beauty, functionality and performance of BlueScope's range, including products such as COLORBOND steel.
In this exciting opportunity, you will be joining an already established team that are developing new coated product and process concepts for our customers, now, and into the future. In this highly technical role, you will conduct laboratory experiments and generate prototypes to assist in the delivery of breakthrough improvement outcomes. Through extensive evaluation and analysis of results, you will then present your findings and recommendations back to your Innovation project colleagues and collaboratively develop follow-up investigations.
This opportunity is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (maternity leave cover)
What Will You Do?
Being part of a highly collaborative project team, you will be responsible for:
* product planning: procure, organise and prepare the materials necessary for prototyping
* product development: assist in the production of prototype materials, including using existing lab coating procedures and newly developed coating processes
* analysis: conduct physical performance assessments of coated products and support the surface treatments program
* collaboration and support: contribute to the ongoing support and development of products that exceed the ever-increasing expectations of our customers
* innovation and change: assess and analyse data to identify areas for potential improvement
More About You
With your continuous strive for quality and innovation, you will combine your hands-on laboratory experience and your ability to analyse and interpret technical data. You will also have:
* a degree or diploma qualification in engineering or sciences (material, chemistry, physics)
* knowledge of laboratory operations including safety and quality control
* an understanding of product design and process capability
* Experience in instrumental analytics, eg FTIR, XRF, SEM, etc., of coatings for corrosion resistance of metallic-coatings and alloys.
* Experience in laboratory assessment for proof of concept prototyping.
* an ability to collaborate with other departments and colleagues to develop innovative improved products for our customers
* the ability to present and communicate your results and participate in debate with your peers
Why BlueScope
As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you'll:
* Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
* Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.
* Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
* Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.
We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.
It's an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."
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Join us, creating strength for the future.
Applications close Thursday, 19th February 2026.