3.5.Chemical Process Engineer I -Separation

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer I who is ready to kick-start their career by working on some of the most exciting challenges in rare earth separation and clean metals production. This is an ideal role for a highly motivated, hands-on engineer who is eager to apply their education, grow their skillset, and directly contribute to real-world solutions in a lab and pilot-scale environment.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Academic or internship experience with chemical processes, especially wet chemistry or solvent extraction, is a plus

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

Benefits

• 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level