Rare Earth Lab Lead — SX Process & Quality

Ucore Rare Metals Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee rapid SX processes for REE refining at the Louisiana facility.

You will lead chemist teams, ensure safety, and drive high-quality analytical results from ICP-MS, XRF, and titration assays. Based in Alexandria, LA, with regular travel to Kingston, Ontario and US/Canada sites, you will optimize solvent extraction parameters, validate assays, and support continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Metallurgy.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hydrometallurgy or rare earth processing.
• Hands-on knowledge of solvent extraction (SX) and ion exchange.
• Strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards for hazardous chemicals and radiation in processing.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control with procedures.
• Ability to rotate shifts for 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory work for rare earth solvent extraction and separation.
• Monitor solvent extraction circuits, phase separation, and purity yields.
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety protocols.
• Validate analytical data from ICP-MS, XRF, and titration assays.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and optimize extraction efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis and support time-to-recovery improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Process management

Safety & compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

XRF

Titration

Job description

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee rapid SX processes for REE refining at the Louisiana facility.

You will lead chemist teams, ensure safety, and drive high-quality analytical results from ICP-MS, XRF, and titration assays. Based in Alexandria, LA, with regular travel to Kingston, Ontario and US/Canada sites, you will optimize solvent extraction parameters, validate assays, and support continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals while maintaining