Chemical Process Engineer I -Separation
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a Chemical Process Engineer I who will perform lab work to support solvent extraction experiments and contribute to real-world solutions in rare earth separation. Responsibilities Perform hands-on lab work to support solvent extraction experiments for rare earth element separation Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and samples for testing and analysis Operate and maintain laboratory-scale process equipment (e.g., mixer-settlers, separators) Record detailed observations, maintain lab notebooks, and input experimental data for analysis Assist in process data analysis to identify trends and inform process decisions Follow lab safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safe experimentation Help scale experiments from lab to pilot by supporting equipment setup, testing, and documentation Collaborate with senior engineers and scientists to execute technical project work Skills B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field Academic or internship experience with chemical processes, especially wet chemistry or solvent extraction, is a plus Strong interest in hands-on lab work and process development Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain documentation, and follow experimental procedures precisely Knowledge of basic lab safety practices and chemical handling Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment where learning by doing is core to success Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Benefits Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations. Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day. Company Overview Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Phoenix Tailings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.