Process Scientist II

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s 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 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

As a Process Scientist II on the Process Hydrometallurgy team, you will focus on developing and optimizing chemical processing steps for Electra’s clean iron process. The majority of your time will be spent performing experiments in the lab and analyzing or presenting the collected data 

Responsibilities include:

• Independently design, assemble, and perform novel bench-scale experiments to test and define new process steps  
• Guide projects from start to finish with senior oversight; make day-to-day decisions on project execution  
• Collect and synthesize lab data to provide answers to key questions and identify next steps  
• Summarize and present experimental results clearly and concisely to other teams after review by more experienced team members 
• Support general lab operations and maintenance as needed 
• 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:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mining/Metallurgical Engineering, or Chemistry 
• 2+ years of experience with chemical processing in a laboratory or plant environment (excluding internships, co-ops, or other school projects)
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and performing chemical experiments
• Strong understanding of chemical and engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience designing, setting up, and troubleshooting chemical processing equipment and experiments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and communicate results effectively
• Develops professional expertise and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required
• Works on problems of moderate scope, which are often varied and routine, where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions
• Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports and analyses for review by experienced team professionals