Senior Advisor Biotechnology – NutonTM
- Join a team pioneering Rio Tinto’s latest heap leaching technology.
- Build a more sustainable future as you grow and develop your career.
- Experience why Utah is the best overall state to live and work. (Utah Ranked #1 U.S. News and World Report)
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Senior Advisor Biotechnology to continue development of the biotechnology aspects of our Nuton technology.
This is a great opportunity to expand and develop your career in biotechnology. You will use your expertise to extract and transfer knowledge into the development of our biotechnology, including cultivating and adapting bacteria, the design, control and operation of the bio-reactor equipment at laboratory, pilot and commercial scale to ensure the performance objectives of the processing plant are achieved.
Nuton provides a suite of technologies built on nature-based processes. These bio-heap leaching technologies offer the potential to unlock new sources of the much-needed metal while also producing it in a more sustainable way. To find out more visit our Nuton Website
Reporting to the Biotechnology Principal Advisor and working in a collaborative community of experts in the field of bacteria biotechnology, you will be:
- Supporting the establishment of the Nuton Biotech laboratory in Salt Lake City.
- Managing and supporting the maintenance and continuing development of our bacterial cultures in our Biotech laboratory
- Working with the columns test team and the process engineering team to develop and optimise the Nuton technology and equipment design
- Managing technical and technology risks
- Monitoring project and operational phases to ensure the technical design intent is maintained
- Supporting the delivery the operational readiness scope of Nuton for the specified facility, including the development of the technical manuals and onsite technical training
- Providing technical support to fabrication, commissioning, start-up and performance guarantee testing
- Ensuring the handling of Nuton IP information is carried out per the terms of the Nuton Commercial and Technology Agreements
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Micro-biology
- Experience in laboratory and commercial scale technical operations
- Exposure and understanding of bacteria biotechnology
- Experience transferring knowledge into design and operational documentation
- Experience with the ability to critically review project deliverables to ensure a competent process design
- Proven experience in complex stakeholder engagement
What we offer
Be recognized and feel valued 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
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
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. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in our Operations teams
The most important thing you’ll uncover is your own potential.
Working in Operations at Rio Tinto means you can make a hands-on difference in the discovery and delivery of the materials that make human progress possible. In return, we strive to help you achieve and even exceed your career goals. Join us and experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.