Phoenix Tailings · 16 hours ago
Chemical Engineer I – Hydrometallurgy
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a Chemical Engineer I to execute laboratory-scale experiments and support the scale-up of hydrometallurgical processes for critical metals.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze laboratory-scale experiments for hydrometallurgical processes including leaching, separation, and purification of critical and rare earth metals
Perform wet chemistry work in a laboratory setting, including solution preparation, pH control, precipitation, filtration, and material handling
Generate high-quality experimental data to support process development, optimization, and scale-up decisions
Support equipment sizing and selection for reactors, thickeners, filtration systems, and mixer-settlers based on process requirements and experimental results
Assist in translating laboratory and bench-scale results into pilot-scale process concepts and operating parameters
Support development of process flow diagrams (PFDs), mass balances, and operating assumptions informed by experimental data
Collaborate with R&D and pilot teams to troubleshoot process challenges and refine operating conditions
Maintain clear experimental records, technical documentation, and summaries for internal design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
1–3 years of experience in laboratory-based process engineering, hydrometallurgy, or chemically intensive systems
Hands-on wet chemistry experience in a laboratory setting, including lab safety practices, aqueous chemistry, acid–base chemistry, filtration, and precipitation
Understanding of core hydrometallurgical unit operations including leaching, solid–liquid separation, solvent extraction, and precipitation
Ability to execute experiments, interpret results, and apply findings to process development and early scale-up efforts
Familiarity with laboratory and pilot-scale chemical equipment and operations
Motivated by building real-world infrastructure that advances clean technology and strengthens domestic critical materials supply chains
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
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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