Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments across the rare earth extraction and metallization process flowsheet 
• Build and validate process models including comprehensive mass and energy balances 
• Optimize chloride leaching, dissolution, and filtration operations to improve efficiency and product quality 
• Support the development of advanced separation techniques for REE purification and concentration 
• Develop robust precipitation processes for conversion of rare earth chlorides into high-purity oxides 
• Contribute to early-stage metallization process R&D for converting oxides into individual rare earth metals 
• Analyze experimental data and use findings to drive iterative improvements to the process 
• Specify and evaluate equipment required for pilot and commercial-scale implementation 
• Document all research procedures, findings, and recommendations with technical precision 
• Ensure all experiments and development efforts align with EH&S and sustainability standards 

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field 
• 1–3 years of experience in chemical or metallurgical process development (internships and co-op experience welcome) 
• Familiarity with mass and energy balances, process modeling, and basic process calculations 
• Experience interpreting or developing PFDs and P&IDs 
• Hands-on experience with laboratory or pilot-scale chemical equipment 
• Comfortable using tools for data analysis and reporting (Excel, Python, or similar) 
• Solid communication skills and ability to clearly document technical work 
• Familiarity with rare earth chemistry or hydrometallurgy is a plus 
• Driven by curiosity, mission, and a desire to help solve one of the most important resource challenges of our time 

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. 
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. 
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations. 
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! 
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.