Phoenix Tailings · 1 day ago
2.2 Senior Chemical Engineer- Radiochemistry
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ 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 Senior Chemical Engineer with experience in designing and scaling chemical processes involving radioactive materials to lead the development of separation and treatment strategies for valuable metals recovery.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Lead the design and optimization of chemical separation processes for mining and metallurgical feedstocks containing radioactive constituents
Develop and evaluate flowsheets incorporating solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or adsorption-based separations
Own mass balance development and process modeling for systems involving trace and regulated elements
Support scale-up from pilot to commercial operations with a focus on safety, robustness, and regulatory alignment
Define process operating envelopes and control strategies to ensure stable and compliant operation
Partner with environmental, health, and safety teams to support radiation control strategies and facility design considerations
Assess feedstock variability and its impact on process performance, waste streams, and downstream handling
Prepare technical documentation, design bases, and risk assessments for internal review and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
8+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within mining, metals, nuclear-adjacent, or advanced materials industries
Demonstrated experience working with chemical systems involving radioactive or radiologically controlled materials
Strong background in aqueous chemistry, separations, and trace element behavior
Experience with solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or similar chemical separation technologies
Proven ability to scale complex or highly regulated processes to commercial operation
Familiarity with radiation safety principles, monitoring practices, and compliance-driven process design
Strong technical communication skills and comfort operating in high-accountability environments
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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2024 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning Partners,Escape VelocityEnvisioning Partners
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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