About the placement
This internship is with Concept Paints and is facilitated by the CSIRO's Generation STEM Links program.
This internship will be focused on Right first time (RFT) which is a process used to ensure that the first product that comes off the production line meets quality standards and whilst also reducing waste and improving quality.
This role will utilise your knowledge in organic chemistry within a lab setting outside of university as well as skills in data analysis. You will be tasked with understanding and researching how products are manufactured and collaborate with teams to refine processes, reduce waste, and improve quality control. Additionally, you'll gain exposure to statistical process control methods, ensuring that improvements are measurable and effective in optimising the overall manufacturing process.
This role has the potential for long term employment for the right candidate.
Work arrangements
- Start date: October Start, preferable
- Working arrangement: Part time on a fixed term contract (200 hours), with the possibility of extension and increased hours over summer.
- Remuneration: $25/hour on a temporary contract with the Concept Paints.
- Location: St Mary's, NSW
- Positions Available: 2
Desired capabilities
- Good understanding of Chemistry preferably organic chemistry
- Strong aptitude for mathematics
- Experience working in a chemistry laboratory
- Able to stand for long extensive periods of time
- Sound knowledge of excel
- Willingness to learn
- Able to problem solve.
Requirements
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.
About the industry partner
Concept Paints is an Australian family-owned company based in Sydney, specialising in the manufacture of automotive, industrial and ancillary paint products. Their products and customer service are of the highest quality. They take pride in their innovative range which is geared towards meeting all customer needs.
As Australia's 6th largest paint manufacturer, they specialising in the development and manufacture of automotive and industrial coatings, exporting to the Americas, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Asia.
Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0063c
About the placement
This internship is with Concept Paints and is facilitated by the CSIRO's Generation STEM Links program.
This internship will be focused on Right first time (RFT) which is a process used to ensure that the first product that comes off the production line meets quality standards and whilst also reducing waste and improving quality.
This role will utilise your knowledge in organic chemistry within a lab setting outside of university as well as skills in data analysis. You will be tasked with understanding and researching how products are manufactured and collaborate with teams to refine processes, reduce waste, and improve quality control. Additionally, you'll gain exposure to statistical process control methods, ensuring that improvements are measurable and effective in optimising the overall manufacturing process.
This role has the potential for long term employment for the right candidate.
Work arrangements
- Start date: October Start, preferable
- Working arrangement: Part time on a fixed term contract (200 hours), with the possibility of extension and increased hours over summer.
- Remuneration: $25/hour on a temporary contract with the Concept Paints.
- Location: St Mary's, NSW
- Positions Available: 2
Desired capabilities
- Good understanding of Chemistry preferably organic chemistry
- Strong aptitude for mathematics
- Experience working in a chemistry laboratory
- Able to stand for long extensive periods of time
- Sound knowledge of excel
- Willingness to learn
- Able to problem solve.
Requirements
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.
About the industry partner
Concept Paints is an Australian family-owned company based in Sydney, specialising in the manufacture of automotive, industrial and ancillary paint products. Their products and customer service are of the highest quality. They take pride in their innovative range which is geared towards meeting all customer needs.
As Australia's 6th largest paint manufacturer, they specialising in the development and manufacture of automotive and industrial coatings, exporting to the Americas, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Asia.
Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0063c