LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

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We are seeking a safety-focused Laboratory Technician with a strong commitment to quality and teamwork to support our operations at West Angelas. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of laboratory testing, sample preparation, and equipment maintenance to ensure accurate and timely results.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, with guidance from your Leader to help you grow professionally and achieve both personal and team goals. This position operates on a Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) roster, giving you more time to focus on what matters most—your life outside of work and the people in it.

Reporting to the Supervisor Laboratory you will:

• Comply with all Rio Tinto standards, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and consistent operations.
• Serve as a Statutory Supervisor under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, fulfilling responsibilities outlined in Schedule 26.
• Oversee the collection and preparation of samples in line with Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, ensuring samples are fully representative.
• Support the preparation and analysis of samples according to QMS protocols.
• Conduct troubleshooting and recovery for laboratory equipment and sample preparation systems during breakdowns.
• Assist laboratory operators in verifying analytical accuracy and comparing results against product quality targets, escalating to IOS and MTS when necessary.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of samples in accordance with QMS procedures.
• Ensure routine Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) materials are processed, results documented, and corrective actions implemented.
• Report equipment defects and sampling issues through the quality incident reporting system, raising appropriate notifications.
• Use operational systems to track task progress, ensuring alignment with performance standards and targets.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and team members to ensure safe, compliant, and timely completion of laboratory tasks.

Please refer the Job description for details