Phoenix Tailings leads rare earth refining in the U.S. to secure the metals our economy and defense need to thrive. Backed by Techstars.
About the role
At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world , developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
- 1- 5 of Experience working in a laboratory environment with hands-on analytical chemistry, R&D, quality control, or process support experience
- Experience with at least some of: ICP-OES / ICP-MS, XRF, PXRD, SEM-EDS, Wet chemistry and sample digestion, Analytical balances and laboratory QA/QC
- Ability to work independently with a variety of unknown or complex samples and apply scientific reasoning to determine appropriate analytical approaches
- Familiarity with analytical method development, validation, or adaptation for non-routine samples
- Experience handling chemical samples safely, including materials that may be hazardous, reactive, or not fully characterized
More about this role
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company—unlocking the materials required for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing while eliminating waste and emissions from mining.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world , developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale.
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Phoenix Tailings is looking for an R&D Analytical Chemist to help drive the analytical backbone of our clean metals production technology. This role is for someone who can operate with autonomy, think critically through complex sample questions, and bring creativity to the analysis of materials that are not always well defined. You will...
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