Technician, Laboratory

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Technician, Laboratory

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• FIFO opportunity locate at the Diavik Diamond Mine
  

About The Role

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

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of a technical nature. The role includes handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples and substances, by conducting tests.

Data is one of our most important assets. From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are technological innovations and data science that are driving new industry standards in mining and metals. With a clear focus on values, performance and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organisation that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be responsible for

• Communicating affectively
• Safety Concerns
• Operational parameters
• Daily Laboratory Reports
• Inventory and orders laboratory equipment and supplies, process all necessary paperwork and maintain appropriate records
• Laboratory Operations
• Prepare laboratory reagents and supplies as needed.
• Maintain a good house keeping standard within the laboratory.
• Ensure laboratory equipment faults are identified and effectively liaise with the Supervisor to correct the issues
• Assist with developing and maintaining operating procedures, review them at least quarterly and make revisions
• Maximize laboratory productivity, quality, and safety
• Minimize contamination/cross-contamination
• Assist in projects as assigned by the superintendent Laboratory
• Complete all tasks with an emphasis on continual improvement
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions
• Performs special projects as needed or assigned, such as helping the HSE team
  

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma in biology, biomedical science, microbiology
• Laboratory is needed, PCR knowledge is preferred
• Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic
• Ability to work as part of a team
  

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What We Offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive compensation
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  

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’ll be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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.

Applications close on Friday the 17th of June 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)