ChemCentre in Perth, Western Australia | Government organisation

ChemCentre

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9422 9800

Address: Corner Manning Road and Curtin University South Entrance 6102 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 ChemCentres #forensic chemist, Dr Kari Pitts is in the latest edition of Careers with STEM! Sharing what its really like to be a forensic chemist, the most rewarding aspects, her career path and more - a great read for secondary students considering a future career in #forensicscience. Page 16, bit.ly/STEMCareermag

24.01.2022 Introducing Jess, a ChemCentre Forensic Chemist. Shes rehearsing for the POW! Science show featuring exciting and explosive chemistry just like this, running every hour at #ChemCentreOpenDay. For full list of activities check out the website: https://bit.ly/2mK0n6U #MakeScienceYourMission this Saturday Oct 26!

24.01.2022 Tomorrow #ChemCentre's Dr Chris May will be virtually joining a medicinal cannabis patient education seminar hosted by Medical Cannabis Research Australia, to be held in Dunsborough. Chris will share his analytical expertise on the matter and explain the role that ChemCentre plays in supporting the industry and keeping the community safe, in particular the necessity of testing and compliance of cannabis medicines. For more information on our medicinal cannabis testing: https://bit.ly/3lBWc7i

24.01.2022 Celebrate the United Nations Day of Women and Girls in Science Day by participating in the WA RACI Global Womens Breakfast! Open to students and professionals of all genders Build your network of chemistry and life science professionals Guest speaker Dr Rebecca Handcock shares her experience from the Homeward Bound program a women in STEMM leadership program that resulted in the largest delegation of women to Antarctica and develops leaders who work towards a healthi...er planet Breakfast at Frasers Tickets and details in the link below.

23.01.2022 Mine closure can often dramatically impact regions and local communities, however, the recently established CRC for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC-TiME) aims to change this! ChemCentre is proud to announce it is one of the research partners of CRC-TiME - a collaboration of more than 50 organisations from industry, research and government across the nation, working to develop mine closure protocols that will support the post-mine future of the environment, communities and economies. Learn more about the collaboration and ChemCentre's role here: https://bit.ly/2Uc2GMY

23.01.2022 Teachers of Yr 9 & 10 science students: ChemDay is back! Packed with science careers information, hands-on #chemistry investigations and unique opportunities for secondary students to meet scientists, ChemDay is happening at #ChemCentre on Friday 20 November! For more info & to register your class, visit https://bit.ly/32LLwLL and click on 'Special Events'

23.01.2022 Today at the beginning of #NVW2020 wed like to take a moment to recognise and say THANK YOU to the nearly 60 volunteers who made our Open Day 2019 such a wonderful experience for the hundreds of families and thousands of people who attended. #waveforvolunteers We cant wait to do it all again next Open Day! https://bit.ly/3cLDDIQ

19.01.2022 This #WADay #ChemCentre is proud to have been providing expert scientific services to Western Australians for more than 120 years - since the States historic gold rush period. Originally constituted as the Laboratory of the Government Analyst in 1896 and later as the Government Chemical Laboratories, ChemCentre continues to evolve and play a major role in the delivery of scientific services to the benefit of the community of WA. Visit our website to discover more about what we do https://www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au/

19.01.2022 In 2020 #nationalscienceweek is going digital, so here at ChemCentre we're hosting a special webinar on the evening of Tuesday 18 August and would like you to join us! "Environmental Forensic Investigations: Protecting the Marine Environment" will be presented by ChemCentres Senior Chemist and Research Officer Leif Cooper and will explore how ChemCentre protects our busy waterways and keeps seafarers accountable. For information on the webinar or to register visit https://b...it.ly/2X6bCWA Don't forget to SHARE this post with your network and help us to get the word out about this fantastic one-off event! See more

18.01.2022 The painstaking work of #ChemCentre forensic scientists over more than a decade and their crucial contribution in assisting Western Australia Police Force in the administration of justice in Western Australia, was highlighted in the recent trial of the Claremont serial killer. #ChemCentre's Physical Evidence team is continuing to develop the world-leading fibres database which has attracted international attention. The database currently contains more than 20,000 fibres and c...ontinues to expand. The custom-built database and search program allows the entire fibres collection to be sorted into groups based on fibre type, digital images and UV-visible absorption spectra. Evidence recovered from crime scenes can then be compared with those in the database to assist in criminal investigations. Find out more about Forensic Science at ChemCentre www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au

17.01.2022 Welcome to 2020! ChemCentre wishes our existing (and future!) clients and partners a successful 2020 and we look forward to working together. As of today, ChemCentre returns to regular trading hours, we are open: Monday Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ... (closed public holidays) If you have any inquiries please do not hesitate to contact the team https://www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au/contact-us

17.01.2022 Chemistry really is found everywhere in the community! Take a look at our partners who will be joining us for #ChemCentreOpenDay Say hello to The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, UWA School of Molecular Sciences, Curtin STEM Outreach Chemistry, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University (ECU) South Metropolitan TAFE, BICWA, CRC|Honey Bee Products Western Australia Police Force, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, PathWest and Greyhounds As Pets WA! Learn more ab...out the stalls and our partners: https://bit.ly/2mK0n6U #MakeScienceYourMission

16.01.2022 Today Ronja, ChemCentre expert and DromeDairy Australia owner, shared some Christmas cheer with her colleagues with a visit from her camels! These are just some of our favourite #camelfies.

15.01.2022 The WA The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Bayliss Youth Lecture Series returns for 2020! Curious how chemistry is actually used to analyse forensic evidence? Hear from Dr Georgina Sauzier at the FREE public lectures to learn how she uses chemistry to analyse samples including paint, cosmetics and ink to assist in criminal investigations. Two sessions available, ideal for secondary students and older.... Limited seats; book your free tickets now! More details in the links. UWA 7:00 pm, Tuesday 10 March 2020 https://bayliss2020_uwa.eventbrite.com.au Curtin Uni 7:00 pm, Thursday 12 March 2020 https://bayliss2020_curtin.eventbrite.com.au

15.01.2022 Exciting times are ahead with the biggest science celebration of the year fast approaching - National Science Week (15-23 August). #ChemCentre is a proud member of the West Australian Coordinating Committee - a collection of STEM-focused WA-based organisations - which delivers National Science Week in WA, under the Inspiring Australia program. Check out the Inspiring WA website for news, events and resources for all things STEM in WA and start making your National Science Week plans today! https://bit.ly/38w7vYv

15.01.2022 It was wonderful to have a visit from the Science Minister Dave Kelly MP this morning, who stopped in to acknowledge the efforts of all of the staff at #ChemCentre, before heading up to our laboratories to discuss our world-class fibres database, see first-hand some of the analytical equipment used by our racing chemistry team, and to chat with Dr Kari Pitts about the importance of her role as an ambassador in the State's #Take2STEM campaign

14.01.2022 Part of ChemCentre's mission is to provide chemical and forensic science services to keep Western Australians safe. We work closely with a range of partners to do this, providing our expertise whenever and wherever needed. Recently our Clandestine Drug Laboratory team were called out to assist #WAPOL officers at an alleged clandestine laboratory. Our chemists help WAPOL by providing chemical expertise, identifying items consistent with the manufacture of illicit drugs and safely dismantling the scene. Above all our main aim is to keep the community, occupants, officers and our team safe.https://bit.ly/2UPpa7E

14.01.2022 What a spectacular day yesterday for the first joint Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA / #ChemCentre Emergency Response team training day. The Special Equipment Tender platoons from Osborne Park and Murdoch fire stations will be joining us over the coming months for specialised training days comprising practical field exercises, incident response discussions and laboratory tours. Training towards preparedness is a continual and mandatory component of the discipline of emergency response.

13.01.2022 Enjoyed ChemCentre Open Day and wondering what other science engagement opportunities are available? Consider The ConocoPhillips Science Experience this summer!

12.01.2022 As part of National Reconciliation Week activities, ChemCentre is proud to launch our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP forms the foundation of our commitment to contribute positively and proactively to achieving reconciliation, with a focus on three key areas - Relationships, Respect and Opportunities. Learn more about ChemCentre's RAP here: https://bit.ly/2TOF1TI #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020

12.01.2022 Our #ChemCentre Lifeblood Team made an amazing 40 blood and plasma donations last year. Honestly, we couldnt be prouder. They were part of the half a million volunteer blood donors across the country who gave 1.5 million donations with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. This year, as a special way of saying thanks a million to Australias donors during National Blood Donor Week (14-20 June), Lifeblood asked blood recipients, donors and anyone who has been touched by blood donation to share their stories. See the impact of our combined donations here: https://don8blood.com/3d2wpQ9

12.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came to #ChemCentreOpenDay and made it a blast! We hope you have been inspired to #makescienceyourmission and discovered how chemistry is truly found everywhere in the community. We would also like to extend our thanks to our many volunteers and partners who joined us today including, The Royal Australian Chemical Institute,Curtin ScienceOutreach, Chemistry, Curtin University, Murdoch Uni, Edith Cowan University (ECU), UWA School of Molecular Scien...ces, South Metropolitan TAFE, Greyhounds As Pets WA, Western Australia Police Force, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA BICWA, CRC | Honey Bee Product, Dept. Health WA and PathWest! Stay tuned for more photos in the coming days! #MakeScienceYourMission

10.01.2022 Get ready! If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and considering studying a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in #Chemistry at #Curtin University, you can apply for the #ChemCentre Indigenous Scholarship valued at $6000! Applications OPEN this weekend 13 September. Find out more on the Scholarship website https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4763 and get your application in!

10.01.2022 #funfactfriday The purple hue used in #ChemCentre branding is called tyrian purple - also known as royal purple. The dye was extracted from the glands of thousands of putrefied crushed Murex shellfish. According to the historian B. Caseau, "10,000 shellfish would produce 1 gram of dyestuff, and that would only dye the hem of a garment in a deep colour". These numbers are supported by the quantity of discarded shells which, at the ancient seaport of Sidon (known today as Lebanon) for example, created a mountain 40 metres high. Such figures also explain why the dye was worth more than its weight in gold. Tyrian purple is known as the first commercially-produced dye.

10.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Peter McCafferty has recently been appointed the ChemCentre CEO. Peter has been acting CEO since June 2017 and ChemCentre has seen a number of new initiatives since this time. We are delighted that he will be continuing in his role! Read more here: https://bit.ly/2oMJh9Y

09.01.2022 ChemCentre team members will be kept busy today while we work with Western Australia Police Force to keep the community safe! Our expert chemists are trained to identify and render safe any chemicals allegedly used to manufacture illicit drugs. Back in the ChemCentre laboratory, they will complete a full analysis of samples. Learn more about the forensic services we provide the state: https://www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au/our-servi/forensic-science

09.01.2022 ICYMI - ChemCentre's fibres expert Rees Powell recently spent a massive nine days in court presenting evidence in the Claremont serial killings trial. A senior member of our Forensic Chemistry team, Rees knowledge and expertise are crucial when it comes to providing defensible, high quality chemical analysis and testing to support the administration of justice in Western Australia. Providing evidence in a courtroom is just one of many different places a career in chemistry can take you. https://ab.co/3b6jUSp https://bit.ly/3ba6MMh

07.01.2022 Did you attend #ChemCentreOpenDay? Wed love to hear your feedbackAND by completing the survey you can go into the draw to win a $50 Coles/Myer Voucher! https://bit.ly/2NkRPgp Thanks to Raw Image for photographing the day.

07.01.2022 #ChemCentres own Dr Kari Pitts stars in a state-wide digital campaign launched today Take 2 STEM. The campaign is part of the State governments strategy to take advantage of the job opportunities provided by technological innovation and the changing nature of work. 89% of Western Australian students say their career choices are guided by subjects that they find interesting and enjoyable. Dr Kari Pitts is a forensic chemist and mineralogist who from a young age had a passion for science. Watch her video to find out more! Head to Take2STEM.com to hear about exciting careers in STEM #Take2STEM #FutureJobsFutureSkills

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our scientists Silvia Black, Rajesh Sharma & Barry Price and colleague Dave Allen, formerly of MBS Environmental, who have been named as finalists in the Innovating for Sustainable Water & Environmental Outcomes category of the 2020 WA Water Awards. Their MRIWA sponsored project "Establishing Leaching Environmental Impact Assessment Framework Tools in the Development of a WA Framework for By-product Re-use and Classification" will help establish a framework... for converting the by-products of WA’s mineral processing industry from unused stockpiles into a valuable industrial resource. We look forward to the Awards night later this month! Find out more about the team’s work https://bit.ly/3iwAcrB or watch the video https://bit.ly/3lf6ut2 for an overview of the research work being undertaken by ChemCentre in the mining sector.

06.01.2022 ChemCentre is recruiting! We currently have two vacancies: Communications and Outreach Officer - do you know someone who is resourceful, loves variety and has experience in communications, events, marketing and/or outreach? Tag them now! https://bit.ly/2HxXNbg. Applications close: Wednesday 4 March 2020... Laboratory Administrator - do you know someone who is highly organised, friendly and has experience in customer service and/or administration support? Let them know now. https://bit.ly/2SUbZAN Applications close soon! Monday 24 February 2020 Stay up-to-date with ChemCentres vacancies by reviewing the WA Government Jobs Board https://jobs.wa.gov.au/

06.01.2022 Thanks to Christine Layton on ABC News Radio Saturday Breakfast for hosting our CEO Peter McCafferty to discuss #ChemCentreOpenDay earlier today. Find out more at: https://www.chemcentre.wa.gov.au//education-and-o/open-day

05.01.2022 Over 4000 visitors came to #ChemCentreOpenDay to celebrate science in our community this weekend! Did you attend? Wed love your feedback via the online survey: https://bit.ly/2NkRPgp Do you see your friend in the video tag them to let them know!... #MakeScienceYourMission The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Chemistry, Curtin University, Murdoch Uni, Edith Cowan University (ECU), UWA School of Molecular Sciences, South Metropolitan TAFE, Greyhounds As Pets WA, Western Australia Police Force, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Dept. Health, PAthWest, BICWA and CRC|HBP.

04.01.2022 Recently #ChemCentre was presented with a special award from Australian Border Force, recognising our efforts in continuing to develop and improve the science behind the Detector Dog Program. This is a great example of how ChemCentre keeps Western Australia safe, providing specialist chemical expertise that enables the ABF to train their detector dogs to find prohibited and restricted goods, in this case explosives. Getting to see these amazing dogs complete their training exercises is also a lot of fun!

04.01.2022 Conferencing during COVID-19: This year #ChemCentre is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the @AusIMM Lithium and Battery Metals Digital Conference 2020, held over 18, 19, 25, 26 August. Soaking up as much conference atmosphere as she can, Dr Silvia Black manages our Virtual Booth between Keynote addresses, discussions and 1 on 1 virtual networking opportunities. #Lithium2020 #lithiummining #batterymetals For more about the potential for mining byproduct re-use and LEAF modelling work done by Silvias team and their contribution to the Future Battery Industry #CRC https://bit.ly/2OUbDZ3

03.01.2022 One of #ChemCentres core functions is to maintain a safe environment for all Western Australians, which involves a huge range of chemical analyses. ChemCentre performs frequent water quality tests for both public and private enterprises, assessing waterways and bores across the State https://bit.ly/3eLFWMD. We provide new generation environmental assessment tools such as the LEAF protocol, to help understand how industrial waste and by-products will behave in the environment and ensure we support the circular economy https://bit.ly/3gPEpqF, and our chemical expertise contributes to important projects for our State, such as groundwater recharge and wetland rehabilitation https://bit.ly/3cucsBd. #worldenvironmentday2020

02.01.2022 Are you a final year chemistry student looking for a summer work placement? Apply for the ChemCentre Summer Vacation Work program now! Applications close 4:30 pm Friday 22 November. See the link for full details: https://bit.ly/36WAeEu

02.01.2022 All packed up! This year we're sending science out to regional WA for National Science Week. From #Onslow to #MarbleBar and down to #Albany, our take-home chemistry kits will be used by more than 200 children for activities in local libraries and at home. We can't wait to see pictures of their science investigations!

02.01.2022 #worldbeeday #DYK - West Australian mono-floral honeys are considered to be among the best in the world and are in high demand by discerning honey consumers internationally. They are highly sought after for their therapeutic benefits, being potentially prebiotic and anti-inflammatory & high in antioxidants. ChemCentre is proud of our research collaborations with WAs bee industry, follow this link to find out about some of our projects https://bit.ly/3g2d1p0

02.01.2022 Earlier this week #ChemCentre's Dr Silvia Black delivered a Technical Presentation 'Research and Innovation Initiatives to Better Support Mine Closure Programs', for the Closure Planning Practitioners Association. Silvia is the Manager - Project Development and discussed in detail how the application of 'LEAF tools' established by ChemCentre can help Government Authorities and industry assess the environmental impact of using waste-derived materials and by-products. We're proud to support the WA Waste Strategy 2030, providing technical excellence and chemical expertise to create positive outcomes in industrial and post-mining environments. For more information on LEAF visit https://bit.ly/2OUbDZ3

01.01.2022 One webinar down, one to go! Thanks to the students at Southern River College for getting involved in our special student webinar this morning for #NationalScienceWeek! If you'd like to attend our general public webinar at 6pm this evening Environmental Forensic Investigations: Protecting the Marine Environment please follow this link to register: https://bit.ly/314VPJT