Lab Quality Assurance Coordinator - Metallurgy

ArcTern Ventures; Kingston; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental coverage

RRSP/401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Cyclic Materials in Ontario is seeking a Lab Coordinator to support day-to-day operations, documentation, sample tracking, and calibration records, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.

You will work with Lab Manager and staff, maintain QA/QC records, review data, manage equipment maintenance, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement. A bachelor's in Chemistry or related field and 5+ years QA in an industrial lab are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of QA in an industrial analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience with laboratory QA/QC, documentation, and data review.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample receipt, login, tracking, storage, retention, and disposal.
• Maintain laboratory quality documentation, including SOPs, forms, worksheets, logbooks, checklists, and controlled records.
• Maintain training and competency records and support onboarding of laboratory personnel.
• Support activities required for ISO/IEC 17025.
• Coordinate laboratory schedules and testing priorities with the Lab Manager.
• Compile laboratory quality and operational metrics for management review.
• Support laboratory safety and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and escalate quality, equipment, inventory, or operational issues.

Skills

QA in analytical lab

LIMS

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Science

Tools

ICP-OES

Titration

Job description

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.

We have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Position Summary

The Lab Coordinator supports the day-to-day operation and quality activities of the analytical laboratory. The role focuses primarily on laboratory documentation, sample tracking, quality records, review and maintain equipment calibration and maintenance records, and other duties as assigned.

The position works closely with the Lab Manager and laboratory personnel to support efficient operations and compliance with established procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample receipt, login, tracking, storage, retention, and disposal.
• Maintain laboratory quality documentation, including SOPs, forms, worksheets, logbooks, checklists, and controlled records.
• Maintain training and competency records and support laboratory personnel onboarding.
• Supports activities required for ISO/IEC 17025
• Coordinate laboratory schedules and testing priorities with the Lab Manager.
• Compile laboratory quality and operational metrics for management review.
• Support laboratory safety and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and escalation quality, equipment, inventory, or operational issues as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of quality assurance (QA) in an industrial analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience with laboratory QA/QC, documentation, and data review.
• Working Experience with Laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, C/S analysis, titration, or similar techniques.

Preferred

• Hydrometallurgy or mining Laboratory Work Experience with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, GMP, or a similar quality system.
• Experience with method validation/verification, audits, corrective actions, and measurement uncertainty.

Pay Range: $45,000 CAD - $60,000 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.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [e-mail]. Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.