Chemist I - with Great Benefits

We are looking to hire a confident Chemist I to join our productive team at Rio tinto MAP project in Salt Lake City, UT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Chemist I is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Chemist I at Rio tinto MAP project today!

Chemist I

• 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

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

We are looking for a Chemist to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Rio Tinto Kennecott Process 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 – Process 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, XRF, DC ARC, 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 is preferred.
• 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 preferably in Chemistry other related degrees may be considered (i.e. Biology or Physics). 
• Previous laboratory experience desired.
• 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, XRF, LECO, Titration, etc.)
• An understanding of Quality Control Concepts and Tools
• Will work closely with Lab Management to ensure that submitted samples are completed safely, quickly, and accurately.
• Work in a team environment and in maintaining and creating 5’s projects.
• Need to be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

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 Process Lab provides specialized analytical services for the Kennecott Mine, Concentrator, Smelter, Refinery, and Commercial Sales group.  The Process Lab provides more than 3000 analyses per day with most results reported within 24 hours of sample delivery receipt.

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

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

 

Benefits of working as a Chemist I in Salt Lake City, UT:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary