Metallurgical Lab Process Specialist (R&D & Trials)

Critical Elements HR; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Elements HR is seeking a hands-on Process Lab Technician to manage day-to-day operations of lab-scale equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. You will document SOPs and collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to test new extraction and material processing technologies.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related fields, plus experience in process labs or pilot plants, and the ability to handle mineral processing equipment and deliver

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in a process laboratory, pilot plant, or industrial production setting is desired.
• Background in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, wastewater treatment, or industrial production operations.
• Familiarity with process equipment including leaching systems, filtration equipment, furnaces, and material preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of lab-scale process equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Achieve safe and proper operation of small-scale equipment under set parameters to produce samples for analytical evaluation and process design.
• Establish, document, and maintain laboratory protocols and SOPs for all process operations.
• Conduct mineral beneficiation and material handling operations.
• Execute wet lab mineral extraction and processing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and Analytical Lab Technicians to support testing of new extraction and processing technologies.
• Maintain accurate recording of process parameters, operational data, and sample tracking.

Skills

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Collaborative

Results-driven

Education

Chemical Eng / Metallurgy / Materials Science degree

Tools

Leaching systems

Filtration equipment

Furnaces

Crushing/Grinding equipment

Sample prep equipment

Job description

Critical Elements HR is seeking a hands-on Process Lab Technician to manage day-to-day operations of lab-scale equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. You will document SOPs and collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to test new extraction and material processing technologies.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related fields, plus experience in process labs or pilot plants, and the ability to handle mineral processing equipment and deliver