Senior Quality Technician

About the role

Allnex is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to join its Wacol, Queensland laboratory. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be the primary technical escalation point for 24/5 QC operations, ensuring analytical results meet strict quality specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical decision support and escalation guidance for non‑routine or complex analytical results.
• Review and verify testing outcomes for raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
• Maintain laboratory continuity by troubleshooting issues and prioritising testing activities.
• Mentor junior technicians, support investigations and drive best‑practice laboratory procedures.
• Act as the liaison between Quality Control, Production, Technical and Quality Assurance functions.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a QC laboratory environment, preferably within coatings or chemicals.
• Strong understanding of quality specifications, laboratory procedures and compliance standards.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, 24/5 operational setting.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

• Advanced analytical testing expertise.
• Laboratory instrumentation operation.
• Technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
• Knowledge of quality control documentation and verification processes.