Phoenix Tailings
3.5.Chemical Process Engineer I -Separation
Burlington, MA · Senior · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$100kDetected 82 days ago
Data AnalysisA/B TestingCommunication
About the role
- About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.
- 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.
- This is an ideal role for a highly motivated, hands-on engineer who is eager to apply their education, grow their skillset, and directly contribute to real-world solutions in a lab and pilot-scale environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on lab work to support solvent extraction experiments for rare earth element separation
- Operate and maintain laboratory-scale process equipment (e.g., mixer-settlers, separators)
- Record detailed observations, maintain lab notebooks, and input experimental data for analysis
- Collaborate with senior engineers and scientists to execute technical project work
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic lab safety practices and chemical handling
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field
- Strong interest in hands-on lab work and process development
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain documentation, and follow experimental procedures precisely
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment where learning by doing is core to success
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Nice to have
- Academic or internship experience with chemical processes, especially wet chemistry or solvent extraction, is a plus
Compensation
- $70,000/year- $100,000/year
- Perform hands-on lab work to support solvent extraction experiments for rare earth element separation
- Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and samples for testing and analysis
- Operate and maintain laboratory-scale process equipment (e.g., mixer-settlers, separators)
- Record detailed observations, maintain lab notebooks, and input experimental data for analysis
- Assist in process data analysis to identify trends and inform process decisions
Benefits
- This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role.
- 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
- Unlimited PTO.
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- 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.
- Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Company info
- Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Equal opportunity
- Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels.
- Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels.
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