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Chemical Metallurgist Engineer (FT)

Employer
Nth Cycle
Location
Beverly, Massachusetts, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 8, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job DescriptionAccording to the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act, ONLY Electric Vehicles that have at least 50% of battery components produced in the US by 2024 will qualify for rebates. This number changes to 100% by 2028. EV manufacturers are going to need to meet these new sourcing thresholds now or find their vehicles don't qualify for consumer rebates. Our technology SOLVES that problem!

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.

Position Description:
This position will focus on basic lab operations needed for the characterization of materials collected by an electro-extraction technology for Li-ion battery recycling. The project involves using basic lab techniques to collect samples, prepare samples for analysis, and learn multiple
characterization techniques. Day-to-day responsibilities will include general laboratory operations, and developing technical proficiencies for preparing, handling, and running samples through various instruments. This position will be in constant communication with suppliers, the R&D team, and the Product Lead to achieve fast passed objectives as a team leader, team member, and technical contributor.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
  • Design, develop, and commission chemical preprocessing equipment and instrumentation based on R&D optimizations.
  • Establish and carry out test validation for new processes, equipment, and products made.
  • Perform Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emissions Spectroscopy, Fusions, and Acid / Base
  • Chemistry with excellence.
  • Manage small to large capital projects for delivering needed results within budget and schedule.
  • Communicate technical results and challenges across the organization to advance product development.
  • Demonstrate understanding of established manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Establish and document manufacturing methods, processes, manuals, and training.
  • Demonstrate safety leadership particularly with chemical operations (gas generation, pressure vessels, exothermic reactions, corrosive materials, etc.)
  • This safety consciousness should permeate beyond designs and into daily life.
  • Lead or participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP, which includes providing technical assistance with corrosive material concerns, cross-contamination of chemicals, etc.
  • Assist in implementing environmental improvement initiatives, particularly with respect to emissions pollutants identification, effluent control, neutralization of caustics/acids, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:
Qualified candidates will possess a strong combination of the following:
  • BS or MS in a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
  • 1-5 years experience in a related environment
  • Familiarity with chemical process scale-up
  • Experience with acidic reactions and metal dissolution
  • Strong technical skills and analytical understanding
  • Flexible thinking especially while problem-solving
  • Strong verbal and written/digital communication skills
  • Attention to detail and deadline and budget aware
  • Previous experience with environmental permitting- desirable
  • Previous experience/certifications in Lean manufacturing, 5S, and/or Six Sigma- desirable.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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