Research and Development Scientist

2 weeks ago


Gladstone, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

About this Role

Rio Tinto is seeking an experienced Research and Development Scientist to join its team at the Yarwun alumina refinery in Central Queensland.

As a key member of the Technical Development teams laboratory group, you will play a crucial role in furthering the knowledge within aluminium minerals processing and supporting internal and external customers.

You will be working on experimental design, conducting experiments, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting/presenting results to relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in safe laboratory operations, a background in R&D laboratory processes, and experience with laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.

In addition, you should have excellent communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

We offer a competitive base salary of approximately $120,000 - $160,000 per annum, reflective of your skills and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical insurance, share ownership plan, company-provided insurance cover, salary sacrifice options, and career development opportunities.

Located in Gladstone, our Yarwun alumina refinery is one of the largest industries in the region, employing over 700 people and contractors. We are committed to safety and excellence, and we challenge ourselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24-hour operation.

If you are a motivated and experienced scientist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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