Laboratory Analyst – Bell Bay, Tasmania
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Analyst to join our laboratory team at Bell Bay Aluminium. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and experience working in regulated laboratory environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, reliable and compliant analytical results that support site operations and environmental obligations.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform routine and non‐routine laboratory analyses in accordance with approved methods and quality requirements
* Undertake environmental sampling and analysis, with a strong focus on water matrices
* Prepare, analyse and report samples using a range of analytical techniques
* Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
* Ensure compliance with NATA accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) requirements
* Maintain accurate records, documentation and quality control data within laboratory systems
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, method development and laboratory audits
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience working as a Laboratory Analyst or Technician in a commercial, environmental or industrial laboratory
* Strong understanding of laboratory QA/QC principles
* High level of accuracy, organisation and time‐management skills
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
* A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Highly desirable
* Experience with environmental sampling and water analysis
* Hands‐on experience with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
* Experience analysing elemental compositions using XRD and/or XRF
* Familiarity with NATA‐accredited laboratories and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
* Experience using LIMS software (e.g. Sample Manager or similar systems)
What We Offer
* A supportive, safety‐focused laboratory environment
* Competitive remuneration based on experience
* Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
* Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
* Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
* Rio Tinto employee share program
* Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more
Respect and Inclusion
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. 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.
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