Senior R&D Chemist — Hydrometallurgy & Critical Metals

Phoenix Tailings Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings Inc. in Woburn, Massachusetts seeks a Senior R&D Chemist to develop hydrometallurgical processes for critical metals extraction and purification. The role requires a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, along with hands-on experience in leaching and extraction. A competitive compensation package of $130,000-$170,000 plus stock options is offered, along with comprehensive healthcare and unlimited PTO. Join us to help advance sustainable mining technology.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in hydrometallurgy and critical metals recovery.
• Hands-on experience in leaching, extraction, and purification processes.
• Strong understanding of aqueous chemistry and separation selectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for critical metals extraction and purification.
• Develop and optimize separation processes for complex feedstocks.
• Analyze process samples and improve recovery efficiency.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Solvent extraction

Separations chemistry

Analysis of process samples

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP-OES/MS

XRF

HPLC

Job description

Phoenix Tailings Inc. in Woburn, Massachusetts seeks a Senior R&D Chemist to develop hydrometallurgical processes for critical metals extraction and purification. The role requires a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, along with hands-on experience in leaching and extraction. A competitive compensation package of $130,000-$170,000 plus stock options is offered, along with comprehensive healthcare and unlimited PTO. Join us to help advance sustainable mining technology.