Job Description

Salary:

Technical Specialist - Rare Earths Metallization

Engineering/R & D

Kingston, Ontario

About Cyclic Materials

Cyclic Materials is one of the most exciting cleantech companies in North America.

We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from many products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply of metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economically viable, 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 transportation and energy across Canada, North America, and around the world. Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition.

We are a passionate, driven group of people who bring a dedication to the entrepreneurial spirit paired with a desire to make a meaningful positive impact on the planet. Cyclic Materials believes in fostering a culture of respect and support across all our stakeholders.

Join our team and help build 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 waste 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. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Kingston, ON. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Review of existing metallization technologies for rare earths 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
Prepare standard reports, presentations, and summarize experimental results clearly and concisely to other team members
Support ongoing operations, R&D test work and Cyclic goals as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Masters/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
Capable of designing and conducting metal refining processes such as vacuum distillation, zone refining and electrorefining
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)
Candidates with extensive industrial experience on metallization are welcome to apply in lieu of above-mentioned qualifications
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

Whats 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 thats 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.

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Technical Specialist - Rare Earth Metallization