Quality Laboratory Analyst

• Key role in a diverse and global organization
• Apply science to safeguard and improve the iconic 20 Mule Team brand
• Permanent |
  
  Location:
  
  Boron, CA, USA
• K Band
• $26.93 hourly wage

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Laboratory Analyst to protect the reputation of the 20 Mule Team brand by assuring the quality of the processes and products thereof. To accomplish this goal, our team accurately determines the quality of intermediate products and final products using analytical methods and sound laboratory practices. Our methods are designed to report the physical and chemical characteristics of samples so that plant operations can be maintained to produce a consistently high-quality product, and to ensure that customer specifications are satisfied.

Reporting to the Quality Laboratory Supervisor, you will:

• Safely perform physical and chemical testing of samples according to established methods with good laboratory practices and within an established time frame.
• Inspect, calibrate, and verify analytical instrumentation, equipment, and work areas for proper function and safety.
• Record and report the accurate data collected and communicate issues that may arise.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical diploma.
• Competency in chemistry and mathematics.
• Experience with analytical instruments including: IC, ICP-OES, and UV-VIS.
• Ability to use common software including: word processors, spreadsheets, Sharepoint, LIMS, SAP, etc.

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. We provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution;
  Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

Where you will be working

The Quality Laboratory Team of U.S. Borax, part of the Rio Tinto group, located in Boron, California, works 24 hours a day to ensure that the 20 Mule Team brand is the world’s elite supplier of Boron Chemicals.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Rio Tinto Group is an Anglo-Australian multinational and the world's second largest metals and mining corporation, behind BHP, producing iron ore, copper, diamonds, gold, and uranium.