Junior Chemical Process Engineer — Rare Earths & Metals

Phoenix Tailings Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee

Stock Options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings Inc. is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer I based in Burlington, Massachusetts. This role involves performing hands-on lab work for solvent extraction experiments and preparing chemical solutions. Candidates should hold a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with a strong interest in lab work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, stock options, unlimited PTO, and opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• Academic or internship experience with chemical processes, especially wet chemistry or solvent extraction, is a plus.
• Strong interest in hands‑on lab work and process development.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Job description

Phoenix Tailings Inc. is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer I based in Burlington, Massachusetts. This role involves performing hands-on lab work for solvent extraction experiments and preparing chemical solutions. Candidates should hold a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with a strong interest in lab work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, stock options, unlimited PTO, and opportunities for learning and development.