Cyclic Materials

Cyclic Materials

Metallization Scientist - Rare Earth Elements

Kingston, ON · Full-time

No sponsorship$110k-$160kDetected 39 days ago
Supply ChainCommunicationCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingThermodynamics

About the role

  • Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets.
  • These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Support ongoing operations, R&D test work and Cyclic goals as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate degree in any stream aligned with the job requirements
  • At least 3 years of proven experience in the metallization (Carbothermic Reduction or Molten salt electrolysis) of rare earths, titanium, zirconium, niobium, and tantalum.
  • Knowledge and direct experience with electrochemical and metallothermic methods for metal reduction
  • Experience with fluorination and chlorination of rare earth oxides
  • Excellent knowledge of pyrometallurgical 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 (e.g., mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, transport phenomena) and electrochemistry principles (e.g., charge transfer, Current-Voltage relationships)
  • The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed
  • Capable of designing and conducting metal refining processes such as vacuum distillation, zone refining and electrorefining
  • Candidates with extensive industrial experience on metallization are welcome to apply in lieu of above-mentioned qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have

  • 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
  • $110,000 - $160,000 CAD
  • Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials
  • We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

Compensation

  • $110,000 - $160,000 CAD
  • Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials
  • At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
  • We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
  • We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions
  • The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge

Company info

  • At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey

Equal opportunity

  • If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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 v
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