Materials Science Co-op

2 months ago


Burlington, United States Phoenix Tailings Full time

**About Phoenix Tailings**

**Why Phoenix Tailings**

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who has the desire to better the world, to resolve environmental problems with a global impact, and you are excited about solving the problems and challenges that come with building a startup, this is the place for you.

**What we do**

At Phoenix, we build novel chemical processing techniques and technologies that are on the forefront of extracting critical materials that were previously trapped in tailings, solving the waste remediation process of the mining industry, and revolutionizing the mining industry with our zero waste mining solutions.

**What you will do**

We are looking for a rockstar co-op with a hands-on attitude to join our team. In this position, you’ll be working cross-functionally with the entire engineering team that’s composed of material, metal, chemical, and R&D engineers, and scientists. You will be involved in different projects that span across the entirety of Phoenix’s technology stack. The position requires an ‘action orientation,’ with high energy and enthusiasm, initiative to constantly improve operational processes, including replacing them altogether with the latest available innovation and technology through collaboration and research.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Perform experiments on various tailings feedstock materials
- Formulate and optimizing chemical and physical separation techniques
- Operate and optimize reactors for concentration and separation techniques of critical materials
- Perform material characterization using SEM, XRD, XRF, ICP, viscometer, spectrometer, and an assortment of other analytical equipment
- Preparation of laboratory scale experiments and resulting analysis
- Document of process methods and results
- Execute SOPs and protocols for laboratory and small-scale experiments
- Support pilot design and technoeconomic modeling
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment
- Prepare report and presentation of data and results

**Qualifications**:

- Current student at an accredited university pursuing an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree in a technical field, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Has at least 1 previous co-op or internship experience (Research & Development, Formulation, and Process Engineering background preferred)
- Coursework or research experience in a chemical laboratory
- nowledge of metallic materials and inorganic chemistry
- Familiarity with ASPEN, METSIM, HSC, FactSage, or similar program a plus
- Familiarity with equipment such as SEM, XRF, spectroscopy, and similar a plus
- Strong technical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently on projects with mínimal supervision
- Excellent organization and communication skills and a team player and collaborator
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible start-up environment

At Phoenix Tailings we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. This is an opportunity to work in an innovative, fun, and fast paced environment focused on revolutionizing how the world’s primary resources are created. Come join us on our mission to create a zero-waste world

Work Remotely
- No

Work Location
- Woburn, MA

**Job Types**: Full-time, Internship

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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