Hydrometallurgical Engineer

Who we are:

Demand for critical minerals to power the energy transition is growing exponentially. Yet, we know mining deeper and broader, and building landfills higher and wider, works against our fight to save the planet. At Nth Cycle, we see the path forward. We believe the critical minerals needed for the energy transition are already in circulation today. We just didn’t have a clean, profitable way of retrieving them, until now.

Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company. Our electro-extraction technology helps recyclers and miners capture more critical minerals—for use in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, among other things—while dramatically reducing costs and emissions. We are the heart of metals processing; we are the crucial step that profitably separates critical minerals from other elements, transforming them into production-grade feedstocks for the energy transition.

Our Culture:

You won’t find another team like ours. We believe in open, honest communication, and enjoying our work while changing the world. We work quickly but with intention—we’ve scaled our technology in size 100x in the past year. We’re mission-oriented and think big—we’re focused on reducing gigatons CO2 emissions from the atmosphere by 2050. And we value the perspectives and opinions of our colleagues while pushing each other to excel.

We’re a dynamic team looking for a new team member who’s also passionate about addressing climate change and advancing the clean energy industry. Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value colleagues with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people.

If this is you, keep reading.

Job Description: Position is responsible for providing hydrometallurgical technical support work.

• Perform hands-on metallurgy in a lab environment, including feedstock preparation and execution of laboratory test programs (e.g., hydrometallurgical experiments, flotation, surface chemistry, etc.).
• Compile, analyze, and communicate metallurgical data.
• Incorporate safe work procedures in all processes while maintaining a safe work environment in the lab.
• Support business development opportunity initiatives and technical work needed from Nth Cycle Business Development team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• B.S. or M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Hydro Metallurgy, or other relevant field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working experience in the mining & metals industry.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in metallurgical bench scale test work required.
• Experience with electrowinning is a plus.
• Experience with lithium extraction is a plus.

General Skills:

• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify problems and execute standard procedures.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook efficiently.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move through the laboratory 50% of the time and remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Employee will occasionally use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.

Work Environment :
Work is performed in a temperature-controlled laboratory environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.