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Rio Tinto

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 Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development &amp; global career opportunities.
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 Access to industry-leading technical development programmes
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 Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion &ndash; Salt Lake City, Utah
 
 
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 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for a
 
 Chemist
 
 to support our value stream by providing analytical data and ensuring quality and quantity which consists of the Process Lab while supporting special projects when needed. This is a great opportunity to join a global mining company and become part of a team comprising of highly skilled technical professionals dedicated to the continuous improvement of Rio Tinto Kennecott.
 
 
 We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
 
 
 We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
 
 
 Reporting to the
 
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 Conducting routine sample preparation and analyses on various sample matrices, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
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 Preparing quality control samples, including round robin samples, standards, duplicates, and spikes.
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 Participating in Method Development, validations, and certification activities to enhance analytical capabilities.
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 Contributing to the Central Laboratory's quality control and assurance programs through proficiency testing, audits, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
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 Performing classical and instrumental laboratory analyses, utilizing techniques such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, automated titration, XRF, Volumetric Analyzers, UV Vis, Fire Assay, and LECO analyzers.
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 Managing analysis workflows to meet schedule requirements, prioritizing efficiency, and timely delivery.
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 Utilizing laboratory data systems and software, including Word, Excel, Access, and LIMS programs, for accurate documentation and analysis.
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 Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, maintaining neat record keeping, and possessing proficient writing and computer skills.
 
 
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 What You Will Bring
 
 
 
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 A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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 College Degree preferably in Chemistry or related fields (e.g., Biology or Physics).
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 Previous laboratory experience along with basic leadership skills and proficiency in analytical chemistry.
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 Strong working knowledge of computers and computer applications.
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 Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
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 Competence in operating instrumentation such as ICP, ICP-MS, XRF, LECO, Titration, etc.
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 Understanding of Quality Control Concepts and Tools.
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 Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
 
 
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
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 Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking and dedication, and leave each day knowing you&rsquo;ve helped the world progress.
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 A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
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 Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
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 Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
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 Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
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 Attractive share ownership plan
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 Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
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 A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you&rsquo;re able to spend quality time with your new family
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 Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
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 Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life&rsquo;s challenges
 
 
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 Where you will be working
 
 
 
 Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium, Lead, Selenium, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
 
 
 
 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 &ndash; striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can&rsquo;t do it on our own, so we&rsquo;re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
 
 
 
 Respect and Inclusion
 
 
 
 Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
 
 We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
 
 
 Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http //www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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