Lab Technician

Polymer; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PHNX Materials is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician for our demonstration plant. You’ll own sample collection and analysis, including preparing solid and liquid samples, running analyses, and maintaining detailed records in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidate has a B.S. in chemistry or related field (or equivalent lab experience) and 0–2 years of lab work. Training provided; on-site role at our manufacturing plant in the U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemistry or related field or equivalent hands-on lab experience.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping.
• Comfort with acids and lab chemicals with PPE.
• Willingness to learn multiple instruments and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and prepare samples for analysis.
• Analyze samples using lab equipment and prep.
• Perform wet bench chemistry and solutions prep.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and enter data.
• Keep lab spaces organized and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Sample preparation

Lab techniques

Record-keeping

Safety protocols

PPE usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Equivalent hands-on lab experience

Tools

Leco equipment

Job description

Note: We can only hire U.S. nationals due to obligations around our funding.

This role is on site at an operational manufacturing plant.

About PHNX

PHNX Materials is the world's first solids' refinery company. We extract 30+ critical metals from industrial waste while selling 100% of the input feed as co-products. We are unlocking America's domestic supply of critical minerals.

About the Role

PHNX Materials is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician to support our demonstration plant operations. You’ll own sample collection and analysis from our demonstration plant: collecting and preparing solid and liquid samples, running analyses, performing wet bench chemistry, while keeping careful records of everything you do. This is a hands-on role ideal for a recent graduate who wants deep, daily exposure to modern analytical instrumentation and exposure to an operational environment.

What You’ll Do

• Collect, label, and prepare solid and liquid samples for analysis

• Analyze samples using lab equipment, including sample prep.

• Perform wet bench chemistry: titrations, filtration, and solution preparation

• Maintain detailed, accurate lab notebooks and enter data into our records system

• Keep lab spaces organized, maintain instruments, track consumables, and follow all safety protocols (PPE, chemical hygiene)

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, environmental geochemistry or a related field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience)

• 0-2 years of laboratory experience

• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping habits

• Comfort working with acids and other lab chemicals with proper training and PPE. Safety first.

• Willingness to learn multiple instruments and techniques; we will provide training.

Nice to Have

• Coursework or hands-on exposure to Leco equipment.

• Data organization and analysis of characterization data

• Experience with acid digestion or metallurgical sample prep

• Interest in or familiarity with extractive metallurgy, or recycling processes

• Comfort in operational plant environment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a lab environment with appropriate PPE

• This role is on site 5 days per week, with opportunities for overtime depending on operations schedule.