Staff Scientist - Hydrometallurgist
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
$120,000.00 - $160,000.00
About the company:
Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.
With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.
With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.
Who we are:
Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.
With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.
What you will do:
As a Staff Scientist on the Hydrometallurgy team, you will focus on developing new approaches and refining process steps for converting iron-containing ores into solutions suitable for electroplating. The majority of your time will be spent designing experiments, reviewing data, and mentoring junior team members. In this role you will:
- Design, setup, and perform experimental work to test, optimize, and define process steps
- Create experimental plans for the Hydrometallurgy team
- Co-own team success by mentoring, training, and reviewing the work of junior team members
- Manage projects within the team, and cross-functionally as needed
- Analyze and review data to reach conclusions and provide answers to key questions
- Guide procurement of equipment and instrumentation to expand laboratory capabilities
- Summarize and present experimental results clearly and concisely within the team and cross-functionally
- Act as a subject matter expert for hydrometallurgical unit operations
What we need you to bring to the team:
- A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mining or metallurgical engineering, metallurgy, or related field + 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree + 6 years of experience; or a PhD + 3 years of experience
- 5 years of experience developing mining or metallurgical processes
- Familiarity with scientific literature and commercial operations
- Ability to analyze experimental data, reach conclusions, and communicate results
- Ability to independently plan and execute research projects
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Direct experience with hydrometallurgical operations at both lab and commercial scale, with specific experience in leaching, precipitation, IX/SX and solid-liquid separation
- Experience mentoring or training junior scientists
- Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment
- A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers
- A safety-first mindset; share potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes
- A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows
What’s in it for you:
- Career growth
- Opportunity to develop new decarbonization processes
- Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects
- Recognition and appreciation
- The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a hyper-collaborative environment
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
- Unlimited PTO
- $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
- $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
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