Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst

Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better 7on 7 off roster at our Southern Operations | Residential role – Live in Weipa Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a  Laboratory Analyst  to be an effective member of the Laboratory Team, providing accurate and timely analytical services to core areas of Geology, Grade Control, Production and Commercial, in a safe and cost-effective manner. This is done through established analytical methodologies and procedures using scientific instruments for which full training is provided. 

You will be actively involved in continuous improvement to consistently achieve and enhance the analysis targets in a sustainable manner with maximum customer satisfaction.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family; because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the  Laboratory Supervisor  and working a 7on 7 off roster at our Southern Operations, you will be:

Engaging in safe behaviours and practices by identifying hazards and putting controls in place; Safely preparing & analysing samples using appropriate standard procedures, ensuring quality practices are validated; Conducting planned maintenance and inspection of equipment to provide safe and reliable operation; Contributing to the continual improvement of the Laboratory Quality Management System; Communicating analysis results to stakeholders in a timely manner to enable them to carry out their work.

What you’ll bring

Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques, or evidence of completing on the job training within a laboratory setting Current and valid Driver’s Licence Aptitude for quality and precision Accomplish tasks within tight timeframes Good computer skills with fluency in MS Office applications A team player and able to work well autonomously

It will also be beneficial if you have:

Previous experience in XRF operation is desirable Previous experience with LIMS

What we offer

Weipa accommodation benefit Six weeks annual leave Remote area allowance Remote area holiday travel assistance Paid parental leave up to months at full pay or 9 months half pay A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life’s reasons (annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.

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