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Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a QC Lab Tech for accurate and timely testing samples received into the Quality Control (QC) laboratory. Samples include raw materials, in-process samples and packaged final products.\nA variety of instrumentation is used including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Gas Chromatography (GC), Auto-titrators and coulometric Karl Fischer titration. Other equipment such as pH meters, ovens, balances, burettes, and calculators is also used.\nThis is a great opportunity for an experienced technician to make a meaningful impact on our ongoing operations.\nAbout the role\nReporting to the Quality Control Manager and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, a diverse team, etc., you will be:\nCommitted to the safety of yourself and your team.\nContribute towards the efficient running of the laboratory by helping with infrastructure duties such as restocking of supplies, cleaning of glassware, disposal of samples and managing sample retains.\nEnter laboratory data into the LQM database, run interim and final reports to release samples for production use.\nStandardize equipment prior to use\nTrain others in routine test methodology\nAnalyze samples in accordance with the prioritization plan. \nServe as First Aid responder to plant personnel. Assist PERT team in emergencies.\nPerform other duties as assigned\nAbout you\nBachelor’s degree in science discipline is required. \nTen years of experience in a laboratory setting is desired; this can be from college training in laboratory science or equivalent laboratory experience.\nAdvanced understanding in acid/base titrations, Karl Fischer moisture, manual titrations, particle size, sieve analysis, and programming of automatic titrators\nBasic computer skills involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.\nAbility to read, understand and write technical documents (analytical procedures) is required.\nExperience in Thermo LQM software is required. Ability to perform functions such as assisting production personnel in logging in samples, editing tests, and cancelling samples is needed. \nExpertise in the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma instruments is needed. Able to calibrate and check for correct operation of ICP. Ability to review data, trouble-shoot and correct instrument problems.\nWhat we offer\nBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.\nA work environment where safety is always the number one priority.\nCompetitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.\nAccess to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.\nExcellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.\nAttractive share ownership plan.\nComprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.\nA generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.\nDiscount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. 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