Laboratory Technician

1 month ago

Gladstone, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Laboratory Technician

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Permanent role with career growth and opportunities Day/night lifestyle roster with generous shift allowance- Residential Gladstone

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We have an opportunity due to an internal promotion for a Laboratory Technician to support the Yarwun Operation with sample preparation and analysis.

This is a great opportunity for a detail orientated computer savvy individual who is keen to work in a varied role. This is a Fulltime permanent roster.

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. And 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 Team Leader- Laboratory and working in a supporting and inclusive team you will be:

Undertaking the preparation, processing and analysing of samples; Compiling records and producing reporting; Maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus and preparing solutions and formulations; Ensuring the laboratory is maintained, clean and in an operational state; Applying, improving and optimising the different analytical procedures and methods.

What you will bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Current C class or above drivers licence Sound computer knowledge and application, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Sharepoint A keen eye for detail and the ability to work with large amount of data and follow stringent processes Knowledge and experience in a laboratory role would be beneficial but not essential.

What we offer

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 subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan 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 (vacation/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 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

Located in Central Queensland, approximately 10km north-west of Gladstone, Yarwun alumina refinery commenced operations in 2004. Processing bauxite from our mines in Weipa and Gove, Yarwun produces more than three million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually.

As one of the largest industries in the Gladstone region, Yarwun employs over 700 people and has a large contractor workforce.

With a focus on safely improving our process every day, the team at Yarwun challenge themselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24 hour operation.

Yarwun is a proud member of the Gladstone community, and along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, support community investments that improve the liveability of the Gladstone region through the Here for Gladstone community fund.

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