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Salary: CAD 50,000 - 70,000 / annual
Cyclic Materials is a circular economy company recovering rare earth elements from end-of-life products and transforming them into high-purity materials for permanent magnets used across AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductors, energy, and defense sectors. Founded in 2021, the company has achieved commercial operations in less than five years and operates facilities in Ontario and Arizona with expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by major investors including T. Rowe Price, Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, and others, Cyclic Materials is scaling rapidly to meet global demand for secure and sustainable rare earth supply.
The Lab Analyst will join the analytical laboratory to support both commercial and R&D operations. This is an independent contributor role responsible for sample preparation and analysis, equipment operation and maintenance, and laboratory-based experiments supporting hydrometallurgical process development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare and analyze samples from daily operations while following proper handling and safety protocols
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments including pH meters, spectrometers, leach columns, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), carbon-sulfur (CS) analyzers, XRF, TGA, particle size analyzers, and filtration systems
- Develop analytical standard operating procedures (SOPs) and advance existing procedures for analyzing different materials
- Maintain laboratory equipment through proper calibration, troubleshooting, and servicing
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of laboratory activities, consumables, equipment maintenance, experimental conditions, and test results
- Generate technical reports, summarize findings, and provide recommendations for analytical process improvements
- Assist with validation and method detection limit (MDL) studies
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Stay current with industry advancements in analytical chemistry
- Act as backup to Logistics Associate for TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) requirements and signing authority
- Work day and night shifts as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in analytical chemistry, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a lab analyst in an industry or analytical laboratory
- Hands-on experience with laboratory analytical techniques including AAS, CS, ICP, titration, and chemical analysis methods
- Strong understanding of hydrometallurgical mass balances and techniques (leaching, precipitation, filtration, solvent extraction, metal recovery)
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment and instruments related to hydrometallurgical testing
- Excellent data analysis skills with ability to interpret complex experimental results
- Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols in laboratory environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Good written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in hydrometallurgical processing laboratories
- Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices in hydrometallurgy
- Previous experience in sample testing for pilot-scale hydrometallurgical operations
Work Environment: Laboratory and pilot-plant settings with exposure to chemicals and reagents. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, goggles, and lab coats required. Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
