Senior Advisor Biotechnology

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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