COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Cyclic Materials is the most exciting cleantech company in North America. We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from the difficult-to-recycle products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economic, and sustainable way. With the global market for magnet rare earth elements forecast to increase dramatically by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements will be vital to support the electrification of the economy across Canada, North America, and the world. Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition. Join the team in building a global recycling cleantech company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Scientist on the R & D team, you will focus on developing new approaches and sustainable recycling process steps for converting rare earth containing wastes into valuable products. Your role will be dedicated to expanding Cyclic Materials’ capabilities including work in metallization of REEs and supporting ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development, optimization, and implementation of metallization processes for rare earth metals and alloys. This role plays a crucial part in advancing our capabilities in material science, particularly in the application of rare earth materials for electronic, aerospace, energy, and other high-performance industries. Most of your time will be spent in the lab performing experiments and characterizing products and raw materials.

Key Responsibilities:

· Review of existing metallization technologies in the space and come up with new innovative ideas

· Design, develop, and optimize metallization techniques for rare earth elements and alloys

· Design, setup, and perform novel experiments to test and define new process steps

· Perform standardized bench-scale experiments to evaluate materials and process parameters

· Skilled with analytical tools such as XPS, SEM, XRD, TEM, TGA, electroanalytical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry, ICP-OES, XRF etc. and data analysis

· Prepare standard reports, presentations, and summarize experimental results clearly and concisely to other team members

· Support hydrometallurgical R & D test work on ongoing operations

· Analyze lab data to reach conclusions and provide answers to key questions

· Support general lab operations, maintenance and Cyclic goals as needed

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's/Master’s/Doctorate degree in materials/chemical engineering, chemistry, mining or metallurgical engineering or related field

· At least 5 years of proven experience in the metallization (Carbothermic Reduction or Molten salt electrolysis)

· Knowledge and direct experience with electrochemical and metallothermic methods for metal reduction

· Excellent knowledge of pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processes

· Demonstrated ability to analyze experimental data, reach conclusions, and communicate results

· Excellent knowledge of software for phase diagrams and other thermodynamic calculations (FactSage, Thermo-Calc, etc.)

· Familiarity with chemical engineering principles (e.g., mass and energy balances, thermodynamics,

transport phenomena)

· Familiarity with electrochemistry principles (e.g., charge transfer, Current-Voltage relationships)

· Candidates with extensive industrial experience on metallization are welcomed to apply in lieu of above-mentioned qualifications

· Understanding of hydrometallurgical mass balances and techniques, including leaching, precipitation, filtration, solvent extraction, and metal recovery.

· The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

· A safety-first mindset: share potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes

· Knowledge of milling, and physical separation methods is an asset

· Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment

· A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers

· A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows

What’s In It for You:

· Career growth

· Opportunity to develop new decarbonization processes

· Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects

· Recognition and appreciation

· The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a hyper-collaborative environment

WHAT WE OFFER:

· An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production

· A dynamic work environment that’s focused on learning with accelerated career paths

· A competitive salary package

· Health and wellness benefits

Learn more about Cyclic Materials here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc

An Equal Opportunity employer, at Cyclic Materials, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.

Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).