Chemist

• A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance
• Be part of a dynamic supportive group in a fast paced analytical environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career and further develop your technical expertise Salt Lake City, Utah

About the role

We are looking for a Chemist I to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Rio Tinto Kennecott Environmental Laboratory.

Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper (RTKC) is a poly-metallic mining / minerals processing company, fully owned by Rio Tinto. RTKC is committed to producing its products in a capable and controlled manner, while demonstrating continuous improvement in areas that create value. Central Lab (CL) provides service and support to the RTKC value stream. Where operations are consistent and stable, CL provides analytical data to meet customer demand for quality (precision and accuracy) and quantity (required assays, delivered on-time). In cases of instability and/or desired business improvement, CL supports special projects. CL has two managed areas: 1) Process Lab, 2) Environmental Lab. The organization is composed of highly skilled and dedicated technical professionals.

Reporting to the Superintendent Environmental Laboratory, you will :

• Conduct routine sample preparation and analyses procedures on a variety of sample matrices.
• Prepare quality control samples such as round robin samples, analytical standards, duplicates and spikes.
• Participate in Method Development, validations, and certification activities.
• Participate in the quality control and assurance programs of the Central Laboratory, by assisting in proficiency testing, routine audits, trouble shooting, and continuous process improvements.
• Laboratory analyses utilized are classical and instrumental (ICP-OES and ICP-MS, ion chromatography, automated titration and LECO analyzers).
• Perform volumetric measurements utilizing laboratory balances, auto-titrators, pipettes, etc.
• Utilize analytical methods, standard operating procedures, and laboratory data systems to ensure data integrity, compliance, and good laboratory practices.
• Manage workflows for completing analyses to meet schedule requirements.
• Skilled in use of computer operations including Word, Excel, Access and the ability to learn laboratory specific protocols including custom software and LIMS programs.
• Neat legible record keeping, a safe-work attitude and proficient writing and computer skills are mandatory attributes.
• Self motivated to learn new techniques and instrumentation and seeks advice / support from more experienced laboratory staff.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean 5's concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and method QC failures while applying data integrity and good laboratory practices.
• Understand, interpret, and adapt existing methods to improve data accuracy and precision.
• Assist in developing new methods of analysis and commissioning of instrumentation.
• Must perform additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Four-Year College Degree Or Equivalent
• 3-5 years related laboratory experience.

It will also be beneficial to possess:

• Working knowledge of computers and computer applications.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• An unwavering commitment to safety.
• Basic leadership skills
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry.
• Instrumentation skills (ICP, ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, LECO, Titration, etc.)
• An understanding of Quality Control Concepts and Tools

What we offer

Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contribution
• Generous 401k matching program
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

The Environmental Laboratory is a specialized support facility for Kennecott to ensure compliance with various OSHA, MSHA, state and federal regulations governing air, water, soils, and waste. The laboratory is certified by the State of Utah and the EPA to perform compliance monitoring and is an ISO17025 accredited laboratory by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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