Leidos · 7 hours ago
Extractive Metallurgist
Albany, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is seeking an Extractive Metallurgist within the RSS Contract at National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Albany, OR. The role involves providing R&D support for the extraction and recovery of rare earth elements and contributing to building secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals.
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Responsibilities
Develop, test, and optimize hydrometallurgical and/or pyrometallurgical processes for the efficient recovery of rare earth elements, Ga, Ge, and graphite from complex ores, concentrates, and by-product material streams
Develop and conduct bench- and pilot-scale processes to separate and extract critical materials and minerals in the Feedstock Beneficiation laboratory
Characterize feedstocks using mineralogical, chemical, and physical techniques to guide process selection and parameter optimization
Review, recommend, and implement new or enhanced testing equipment or protocols to improve process development
Work collaboratively with geologists, mineralogists, chemical engineers, and analytical chemists to develop integrated process flowsheets and accomplish other required project tasks
Analyze and interpret experimental data to support scale-up and techno-economic assessments
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations; contribute to publications, patent filings, and strategic development
Effectively communicate scientific results through writing methods, results, and data interpretations for inclusion in scientific peer-review journal manuscripts and technical reports
Develop and present results in oral presentations to staff, stakeholders, and at professional conferences
Set expectations and lead by example to maintain a safe and organized workplace through strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and environmental compliance standards, and work with EH&S staff to mitigate workplace safety hazards and audits
Train and mentor new staff in lab operations and research methods
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients
Provide weekly and monthly technical updates to research team members and project management
Provide leadership and expertise on projects including delegation to team members and communication of project milestone status to management
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field with 6+ years of hands-on experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy process development
Demonstrated expertise in minerals processing and metallurgical operations relevant to critical materials or critical minerals
Familiarity with mineralogic assemblages associated with conventional and unconventional mineral deposits such as industrial solid wastes for rare earth elements, Ga, Ge, graphite, critical materials or critical minerals
Familiarity with processing of oxide, sulfide, or carbon-rich materials and associated impurity management
Familiarity with mineral processing hazards and material waste management procedures
Ability to develop and implement new standard operating procedures and work instructions for critical minerals processing and separation
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process challenges and adapt strategies based on evolving data; record of seeking alternative ideas and new ways to accomplish goals more effectively with forethought for downstream process
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams
Outstanding time management skills; experience developing and meeting project milestones with little oversight
Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of research scientists
Proven track record of publications, presentations, and/or patents related to research on geologic/mineral systems
Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus
Preferred
Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
Experience with processing low grade ores from clays, coal, coal by-products, mine waste, or other unconventional critical mineral sources
Hands-on experience with managing metallurgical and mining process operations
Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance professional work quality and efficiency
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
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