Dyesol : seeks Formulation Chemist professional

Dyesol seeks Formulation Chemist professional with proven experience in a R&D industry relevant to particulate paste/ink development.

Dyesol (ASX:DYE) is the global leading manufacturer of solution coated 3rd generation PV and Perovskite Solar Cell (PSC) products comprising equipment, chemicals, materials, components and related services to researchers, industry and manufacturers of DSC/PSC. Dyesol is located in Queanbeyan NSW (close to Canberra) Australia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (AU:DYE).

Working for Dyesol provides intellectual stimulus, personal development, financial reward and career advancement. The friendly culture of our company and the energising dynamics of our business all combine to offer an exciting and rewarding career.

FORMULATION CHEMIST

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Formulation Chemist to work within the R&D team based in Queanbeyan.

This position principally involves paste/ink/coating fluid development and associated formulation optimisation. The pastes/inks/coating fluids will mainly be prepared and developed from nano-particles, and be applied in solar cells.

The ideal candidate will have industrial research and development experience in pastes/inks/paints development; good knowledge and understanding of rheology theory and adjustment of rheological properties through changes of formulation and processing; reasonably good knowledge and understanding of chemistry and chemical/process engineering; with an emphasis on demonstrated experience and competence in hands-on skills, problem solving, process control and constant improvement.

Dyesol would particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates demonstrating a previous track record of leadership or independence in execution of similar roles.

Role and Duties

The candidate is expected to perform a range of hands-on activities/tasks including but not limited to the following specific duties:

• Develop new pastes/inks/coating fluids for 3rd generation solar cell applications.
• Optimise the formulation and quality of various systems currently used for solar cell R&D work.
• Supply various pastes for the solar cell R&D work in Dyesol Australian labs including characterisation and quality control.
• Process and analyse data, and provide qualified comments on experimental results.
• Communicate, report and document outcomes of work including conclusions and recommendations.
• Communicate project status with other Dyesol employees and partner teams, in particular R&D, materials development, application/product development and external parties.
• Ensure Intellectual Property is captured.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent understanding of rheology theory and rheological property characterisation and control.
• Proven track record in outcome delivery for industrial R&D projects and problem solving capability, preferably in relevant industries, e.g. paints and/or inks preparation and development, slurry and/or pastes preparation and development.
• Demonstrated capability to proactively contribute in multi-disciplinary teams, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• The ability to perform multiple tasks at a consistently high level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of manual dexterity.
• Strong broad scientific background to understand and support the development of the investigated technology.
• Proven track record in working with Scientific R&D groups to achieve desired manufacturing outcomes in industrial settings.
• Understanding of the implications of working with environmentally controlled processes.

Qualifications and/or Experience

• Appropriate applied tertiary degree in engineering and/or science, preferably ceramic, process, chemical or related engineering.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience working within a similar role/industry.
• Dyesol supports a 'one team' culture and will offer a salary commensurate with skills and experience and the opportunity to establish a career with a world leader in the supply of 3rd Generation Solar Technology.

To apply for this role please forward a CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Judith Pritchard HR Manager Dyesol; before COB 30 June 2016.