7.3. Senior Analytical Scientist
Phoenix Tailings
Woburn, MA, USA
Posted on Jan 26, 2025
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, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to lead cutting-edge research and analytical development focused on the extraction, separation, and metallization of rare earth metals. This role will leverage advanced instrumentation and expertise to support the company’s mission of revolutionizing sustainable metallurgy. Based in our Woburn, MA location, this position emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing rare earth metals refining technologies.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of analytical chemistry, experience in rare earth element research, and a passion for developing novel methods to support critical metals production.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain analytical standards and protocols using advanced instrumentation, including ICP, XRF, and related technologies.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to provide analytical expertise in the development of innovative extraction, separation, and metallization techniques.
- Conduct detailed analyses of raw materials, intermediate products, and final metals to ensure process efficiency and quality.
- Ensure the highest standards of data accuracy, precision, and reliability in all analytical tests and methods.
- Develop and implement quality control protocols to validate analytical results and support process optimization.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and methodologies in analytical chemistry and rare earth metal research.
- Identify opportunities to integrate new techniques or instruments to enhance the company’s analytical capabilities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product development, and quality control, to drive innovation and improve processes.
- Mentor and train junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize analytical workflows and increase efficiency.
- Analyze trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making for the development of rare earth refining technologies.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in analytical research, preferably within rare earth metals, mining, or advanced materials industries.
- Extensive hands-on experience with advanced analytical equipment, including ICP, XRF, and other relevant tools.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing analytical methods, particularly for metal extraction and separation processes.
- Strong knowledge of rare earth metals and their chemical properties is highly desirable.
- Experience in high-temperature chemical processes, solvent extraction, or molten salt electrolysis is ideal.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in metallurgy and material sciences
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.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).