Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst

• Join a team who is dedicated to your ongoing training and development
• Located on the eastern shore of the Tamar River - Bell Bay
• Permanent full-time opportunity

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

About the Laboratory

The “HSE analytical Laboratory” at Bell Bay Aluminium (RioTinto) is seeking a laboratory analyst to join our highly motivated team. We are a passionate and caring team consisting of 5 people, who pride themselves on being professional while being dedicated to a safe working environment.

The laboratory is responsible for analysing raw materials, process samples and environmental monitoring. We are a N.A.T.A. accredited laboratory, with a focus on quality and supplying timely accurate results to our customers.

About The Role

As a laboratory analyst you will report to the laboratory crew leader and your responsibilities will consist of but not limited to:

Environmental:

• Monitoring of ambient air for fluoride and sulphur dioxide.
• Analysing water and wastewater via:
  • Ise probe methods
  • Atomic absorption spectroscopy
  • San^series continuous flow analytical methods
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Various infield sampling methods

Process Control and Raw Materials:

• Sample Preparation – splitting, crushing, pulverising and fusing beads for XRF analysis
• XRD and XRF analysis – “X-ray powder diffraction” and “X-ray fluorescence”
• Physical analysis – sieve sizing, density, moistures and loss on Ignitions
• Carbon anode testing – density, air permeability, electrical resistivity and XRD analysis

 Administration:

• Reporting results to customers
• Procedure reviews and updates
• Purchasing replacement stock
• Calibration of various equipment

What you’ll bring

As a Laboratory Analyst, you’ll bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn and the desire develop your career as part of our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who ideally has quality systems and wet analytical chemistry experience and is looking for an opportunity with future career prospects.

Most importantly, we’re committed to on-the-job training. We will develop you in the skills required for this role so your ability to demonstrate a desire to grow your career with us, will stand out.

Skills and experience required to succeed in this role:

• A Certificate in Laboratory Techniques (currently studying towards or completed) will be viewed favourably, but is not essential
• Practical laboratory experience in a commercial laboratory would also be advantageous
• Strong computer skills and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated compliance to Quality / Safety standards, procedures and practices
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team

We look forward to reading your application! Please apply with a covering letter and resume which addresses the above selection criteria.

Where you’ll be working

Bell Bay Aluminium is part of the Rio Tinto Group, a global leader in aluminium, which is one of the world’s most widely used metals. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

This role is subject to Rio Tinto's Pre-Employment Screening Standard and will involve your consent to conduct occupational health assessments and pre-employment checks.