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Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.\nFounded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.\nWe have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.\nPosition Overview\nAt Cyclic Materials, we look for bright, ambitious, innovative team players who enjoy challenges and have a drive to produce results. As the Principal Metallurgist, you will oversee Cyclic Materials’ process deployment and optimization and mentor younger metallurgists. This role plays a critical role to support the development and implementation of our rare earth element recycling process. Your duties will encompass developing and overseeing metallurgical test work, lead the optimization of our process as we scale it, support multiple plant operations and work with our Strategic Partnerships team to ensure products and byproducts meet client specifications. You will be based out of our Toronto, Ontario office, with occasional travel required. You will report to the VP of Engineering. When not traveling, this cohesive team works 3-4 days-per-week in-person in the office.\nWhat you will be doing:\nLead process development and optimization for Cyclic Materials recycling process.\nWork with plant metallurgists to develop and manage lab test work programs to support plant optimization.\nRecommend and initiate enhancements to achieve improved technical and environmental performance.\nOwn and report metallurgical performance of commercial plants reporting on metallurgical KPIs.\nInterface with plant metallurgists to support the installation, commissioning, and operation of all Cyclic Materials’ plants.\nManage projects and meet deadlines.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWhat do you need to succeed:\n20+ years of Hydrometallurgical experience\nExperience in designing test programs\nExperience at an chemical plant as a plant metallurgist.\nDemonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded style.\nStrong written and verbal communications skills.\nDrive to initiate meaningful work based on experience and insights.\nDemonstrated commitment to safety.\nAbility to operate in a dynamic Startup environment, contributing outside of specific responsibilities.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical, Process, or Chemical Engineering with P. 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