Senior Scientist Hydrometallurgy
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 100000 - 130000
Posted on:
14-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who we are:
Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
As a Senior Scientist on the Process Metallurgy team you will focus on inventing developing and scaling-up hydrometallurgical processing steps for Electras clean iron process from the laboratory to our pilot demonstration and commercial plants.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead projects to study and scale up hydrometallurgical processes including designing experiments specifying equipment and interpreting results
- Identify and develop new approaches and unit operations for hydrometallurgical processing
- Collect and synthesize data; present results to guide engineering and business decisions
- Act as a subject matter expert for hydrometallurgy and chemistry
- Direct and mentor junior team members
- Read understand and comply with all workplace health and safety policies safe work practices and company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
What we need you to bring to the team:
- PhD in chemical engineering mining or metallurgical engineering chemistry or a related field with 3 years of relevant professional experience or a masters degree with 6 years of relevant professional experience or a bachelors degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience (excluding internships co-ops and academic projects)
- Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience using in-depth professional knowledge acumen concepts and company objectives to develop and resolve complex models and procedures
- Provides solutions to technical and operational issues in creative and effective ways
- Understands the interrelationships of different scientific and engineering disciplines and contributes to cross-functional initiatives
- Directs the application of existing principles and guides the development of new policies and process innovations
- Works on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors and determines methods and procedures for new assignments
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods and adapting complex techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results
- Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental and organizational objectives
- Mentors junior employees and leads internal projects without direct people management accountability
- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise and adapts communication style to deliver messages that align with broader business goals
- Frequently advises others on complex matters and may be accountable through team efforts for delivering tactical business targets
- Demonstrates hands-on experience designing building and performing hydrometallurgy experiments
- Strong understanding of hydrometallurgy fundamentals and their practical application in industrial or research settings
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize develop and implement innovative chemical processes
- Independently leads and drives projects to completion with minimal oversight
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing across technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrates adaptability in dynamic environments and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Direct experience with commercial-scale hydrometallurgical operations
- Experience with process simulation software and using the results to guide decisions
- Experience mentoring and supervising other team members
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100000-$130000 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
- Reasonable use PTO
- $1800 in annual employer HSA contributions(health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process reach out to us atWerehere to help.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
Electra has been partnered with renowned lighting, ventilation, wiring accessories, and electrical system manufacturers since 1965. Our manufacturers and suppliers are known for their quality, creativity, and technical excellence. We have a track record of advising, supplying, and ser ... View more
