Senior Hydrometallurgist / metallurgist

Lumina Materials, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company is seeking a Senior Hydrometallurgist to spearhead the development of a new hydrometallurgy plant in the US. This role involves piloting projects for critical minerals and requires extensive experience in hydrometallurgy and mineral processing. The ideal candidate will support lab work, develop optimal processing conditions, and ensure successful scale-up of production. Candidates should be adaptable, self-motivated, and possess strong teamwork skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum, gold, arsenic, antimony, and/or gallium in hydrometallurgy.
• Experience across lab, pilot, and production scales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate hydrometallurgical processes for sourced ores.
• Support scale-up for the hydrometallurgical plant production.
• Implement, test, and optimize pilot processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

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Lumina is seeking a senior hydrometallurgist to lead the development, implementation, and management of a new hydrometallurgy plant in the US for critical mineral processing. The role involves piloting projects for minerals such as aluminum, gold, antimony, arsenic, and gallium, with scale-up anticipated for a versatile production facility sourcing ores. Candidates should have comprehensive experience in hydrometallurgy and mineral processing. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting lab work to develop and validate hydrometallurgical processes for sourced ores
2. Developing chemistry and conditions for optimal processing
3. Identifying appropriate pilot equipment for validation
4. Implementing, testing, and optimizing pilot processes
5. Supporting scale-up for the hydrometallurgical plant production
6. Supporting production at the operational plant in the US
7. Repeating the process for subsequent critical mineral projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field; MS or PhD preferred
• Experience with aluminum, gold, arsenic, antimony, and/or gallium in a hydrometallurgical setting
• Experience across lab, pilot, and production scales
• Willingness to travel and work in the USA, with flexibility for remote work
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and persevere
• Strong teamwork skills to deliver results
• Flexibility and adaptability in an entrepreneurial environment
• Self-motivated and independent work ethic

Benefits

Lumina is a privately owned, entrepreneurial material science company focused on extracting value from minerals, with an emphasis on US processing of critical minerals sourced from allied supply. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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