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Quality Assurance Team Lead

Mangrove Lithium

Mangrove Lithium

Quality Assurance
Delta, BC, Canada
Posted on Feb 6, 2025

Who are we?

At Mangrove Lithium, we're revolutionizing battery materials with our cutting-edge electrochemical lithium refining platform, producing cost-effective and sustainable battery-grade lithium from diverse sources. Having recently secured C$50M from new and existing investors, including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures, BDC Capital, and Mitsubishi, we are in the process of building North America's first electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, BC. Join us in revolutionizing the lithium supply chain with our groundbreaking technology!

We are currently seeking a qualified chemist to lead the Quality Assurance team for this integrated R&D and production facility.

Description

The Quality Assurance Team Lead will be responsible for setting up and leading the Quality Assurance lab and team at our production facility, located off Tilbury Island in Delta, BC. During the construction and commissioning phases of the project, the QA Team Lead will work with the Engineering and Operations teams to equip the laboratory, and to develop procedures and protocols focused around ensuring optimal plant performance and maintaining a high standard of quality across our various processes. Transitioning into the operational phase of the project, this individual will lead the QA staff, in addition to pursuing continuous improvement of the QA program.

Responsibilities

  • Develop sampling and analysis program for feed, intermediate and product materials
  • Procurement of analytical equipment for QA lab
  • Analysis of chemical samples by ICP, titration, PSD, etc.
  • Leverage statistical techniques and data analytics to facilitate process optimization and preventative maintenance
  • Recruitment of qualified team of technicians to staff the QA lab
  • Certification of each lot of product distributed to customers

Requirements

  • B. Sc. or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • 5+ years of experience as Analytical Chemist, ideally with a focus in Quality Assurance
  • Excellent knowledge of fundamentals of standard analytical chemistry techniques
  • Proficiency in applied statistical methods and failure analysis
  • Strong leadership skills

Why Mangrove?

At Mangrove Lithium, our people are at the core of our groundbreaking technology. Here’s why you should join our team:

Competitive Salary: We believe in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and offer competitive salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions. The range for this role is $90K - $130K.

Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a $500/year Personal Spending Account and an Employee Family Assistance Program to support your well-being.

A Learning Organization: We are committed to your professional and career development, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth.

Generous Time Off: Start with three weeks of vacation and an additional week of paid personal days to ensure you have the work-life balance you deserve.

Join us at Mangrove Lithium and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and sustainability in the battery materials industry. Together, we can power a cleaner, greener future.