Lead Technician

USA Rare Earth
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 31 - 35 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 2-3 yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Attention to detail","Organization","Independent work","Collaboration","Documentation accuracy"]

Lead laboratory and pilot-plant operations supporting rare earth recovery and purification. Set up, operate, and maintain extraction/purification equipment, prepare feedstocks and reagents, collect sampling and measurements, and monitor process parameters to troubleshoot deviations. Maintain accurate experimental records, handle chemical safety, and perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration. Collaborate with engineers to improve processes and follow SOPs during trials and commissioning.

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USA Rare Earth
USA Rare Earth
1 week ago

Lead Technician

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Job Summary

Lead laboratory and pilot-plant operations supporting rare earth recovery and purification. Set up, operate, and maintain extraction/purification equipment, prepare feedstocks and reagents, collect sampling and measurements, and monitor process parameters to troubleshoot deviations. Maintain accurate experimental records, handle chemical safety, and perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration. Collaborate with engineers to improve processes and follow SOPs during trials and commissioning.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory- and pilot-scale equipment for extraction and purification processes.
  • •Conduct sampling, measurements, and data collection during experiments and process runs.
  • •Prepare feedstocks, reagents, and materials for testing and production trials.
  • •Maintain accurate experimental and operational records in laboratory notebooks and digital databases, monitoring parameters and reporting deviations.
  • •Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of equipment and support safe chemical handling, waste management, and housekeeping.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 31 - 35 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Associate’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Technology, or related field (equivalent experience accepted).
  • •2–3 years of hands-on experience in laboratory, pilot plant, or industrial process operations.
  • •Familiarity with pumps, filters, tanks, valves, and other chemical processing equipment.
  • •Experience with sampling techniques, analytical testing, and data logging systems.
  • •Working knowledge of safety protocols, PPE, and hazardous material handling.
Experience:2-3 years
Education:Associate's
Skills:Attention to detailOrganizationIndependent workCollaborationDocumentation accuracy
Tech Stack:Laboratory notebooksDigital databasesData logging systemsPumpsFiltersTanksValves

Company Brief

USA Rare Earth
Develops domestic supply chains for rare earth elements and critical minerals in the United States, focusing on extraction, processing, separation technologies, and end-use materials to support clean energy, defense, and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
Industry: Mining & Metals
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