Laboratory Analyst Take the next step in your career as a Laboratory AnalystPermanent role with career growth and opportunitiesDay/night lifestyle roster with generous shift allowance - Residential GladstoneAbout the role We have an opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Technician looking to further their career as a Laboratory Analyst to support the Yarwun Operation with analytical methodologies and procedures using advanced scientific instruments.This is a great opportunity for an experienced laboratory technician with established analytical skills looking for a new challenge & career growth. This is a Lifestyle shift roster with 2 weekends off a month.Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.Reporting to the Team Leader - Laboratory and working in a supporting and inclusive team you will be:Supporting non-routine analysis work that will help improve and grow the businessConducting planned maintenance and inspection of equipment to provide safe and reliable operation.Communicating analysis results to site customers in a timely manner to enable them to carry out their work.What you will bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamCurrent C class or above drivers licenceSound computer knowledge and application, e.g. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, SharepointCertificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques, or evidence of completing on-the-job training within a laboratory settingPrevious experience with LIMSA keen eye for detail and the ability to work with large amounts of data and follow stringent processesWhat we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive programComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)Where you'll be working Located in Central Queensland, approximately 10km north-west of Gladstone, Yarwun alumina refinery commenced operations in 2004. Processing bauxite from our mines in Weipa and Gove, Yarwun produces more than three million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually.As one of the largest industries in the Gladstone region, Yarwun employs over 700 people and has a large contractor workforce.With a focus on safely improving our process every day, the team at Yarwun challenge themselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24-hour operation.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 – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.Every Voice MattersAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr