Lead Chemist, Lab Analytics & QA/QC

Energy Fuels Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Company holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Energy Fuels Inc. seeks a Chief Chemist to lead laboratory, analytical, metallurgical, and process chemistry supporting uranium, REEs, and related minerals. This role ensures accurate results, QA/QC, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational support for production.

The Chief Chemist will supervise laboratory staff, develop and improve analytical methods, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and shift performance toward safe, sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of analytical experience.
• Experience with analytical instruments (ICP, ICP-MS, XRF, Spectrophotometer, pH, Conductivity).
• Experience with wet chemistry methods/t techniques (Organic separation, Titration, Fusion).
• Preferred experience with LIMS and QA/QC programs.
• Good understanding of lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a heavy-industrial setting.
• Supervise multiple technicians with varying education/experience.
• Run a high-volume analytical lab with production responsibilities.
• Ensure analytical equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Establish and run a QA/QC program.
• Train analytical staff and maintain chemical inventory.
• Support management with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Laboratory experience

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Laboratory supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

XRF

Spectrophotometer

pH meter

Conductivity meter

Job description

Energy Fuels Inc. seeks a Chief Chemist to lead laboratory, analytical, metallurgical, and process chemistry supporting uranium, REEs, and related minerals. This role ensures accurate results, QA/QC, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational support for production.

The Chief Chemist will supervise laboratory staff, develop and improve analytical methods, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and shift performance toward safe, sustainable outcomes.