About This Role
This Scientist role in Research & Innovation focuses on developing and enhancing innovative timber coatings to provide significant performance, quality, and cost advantages. The position involves leading laboratory development programs from conception to commercialization, working to balance performance, sustainability, manufacturability, and cost.
Responsibilities
- Create and improve innovative timber coatings that deliver meaningful performance, quality, and cost benefits
- Work across technical, marketing, procurement, supply chain, and operations teams to transform ideas into commercially relevant products
- Lead laboratory development programs from concept through to commercialization
- Deliver solutions that balance performance, sustainability, manufacturability, and cost
- Develop the next generation of decking oils, stains, varnishes, and protective timber coatings for Australian consumers
- Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage innovation and formulation through to scale-up, manufacturing implementation, and market launch
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in chemistry, engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline
- Industrial experience in surface coatings, paint, or a related industry
- Formulation experience considered advantageous
- Strong analytical and complex problem-solving capability, including identifying root causes, managing technical risks, and implementing practical solutions
- Collaborative communicator who can influence and build effective relationships with technical teams, commercial functions, suppliers, and external partners
- Organized, results-focused professional who prioritizes safety, sustainability, and product quality
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments or SAP would be highly regarded
Benefits
- Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
- Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport
- 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave from day one
- Market leading learning, development, and career pathways
- Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
- Recognition programs that celebrate your impact
About the Company
Cabot’s, a brand within DuluxGroup, has been trusted for over 60 years for its premium timber finishes. DuluxGroup is a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates, and B&D, with origins dating back to 1918 and a global network of over 8000 employees.
