Extractive Metallurgist - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Extractive Metallurgist - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Extractive Metallurgist Opportunity at Leidos - NETL Albany, OR
Leidos is seeking a skilled Extractive Metallurgist to join our Research Support Services (RSS) contract at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Albany, OR. Support cutting-edge R&D for sustainable domestic supply chains of critical minerals including rare earth elements (REEs), gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), and graphite from primary and secondary feedstocks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, test, and optimize hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes for efficient mineral recovery.
- Execute bench- and pilot-scale demonstrations in the Feedstock Beneficiation laboratory.
- Perform detailed feedstock characterization using advanced mineralogical, chemical, and physical methods.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated process flowsheets and techno-economic models.
- Document findings in reports, peer-reviewed publications, patents, and presentations at conferences.
- Lead safety protocols, mentor staff, and provide project updates to management.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in extractive metallurgy or mineral processing.
Why Join Leidos at NETL?
Contribute to America’s energy security through applied research with global impact. Gain mentorship from top scientists, access state-of-the-art facilities, and engage in proposal development for innovative partnerships. This onsite role in Albany, OR, offers a dynamic environment tackling national energy challenges.
Primary Location
NETL Albany Campus – Onsite position supporting DOE’s fossil energy research mission.
Locations
- Albany, Oregon, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Hydrometallurgical process developmentintermediate
- Pyrometallurgical process optimizationintermediate
- Feedstock characterization (mineralogical, chemical, physical)intermediate
- Bench- and pilot-scale testingintermediate
- Critical minerals extraction (REEs, Ga, Ge, graphite)intermediate
- Techno-economic analysisintermediate
- Laboratory safety and EH&S complianceintermediate
- Technical writing and presentationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (experience)
- 6+ years hands-on experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy (experience)
- Experience with complex ores, concentrates, and by-product streams (experience)
- Proficiency in analytical techniques for material characterization (experience)
- Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical processes for REEs, Ga, Ge, and graphite recovery
- Conduct bench- and pilot-scale experiments in Feedstock Beneficiation laboratory
- Characterize feedstocks and analyze experimental data for process optimization
- Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and chemists on integrated flowsheets
- Prepare reports, presentations, and contribute to publications/patents
- Ensure lab safety, train staff, and provide project leadership
Benefits
- general: Work on cutting-edge energy R&D with global impact at NETL
- general: Mentorship from leading U.S. energy scientists and engineers
- general: Access to world-class facilities and computational assets
- general: Real-world experience in mission-critical energy research
- general: Opportunities in proposal development and industry partnerships
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Extractive Metallurgist - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Extractive Metallurgist - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Extractive Metallurgist Opportunity at Leidos - NETL Albany, OR
Leidos is seeking a skilled Extractive Metallurgist to join our Research Support Services (RSS) contract at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Albany, OR. Support cutting-edge R&D for sustainable domestic supply chains of critical minerals including rare earth elements (REEs), gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), and graphite from primary and secondary feedstocks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, test, and optimize hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes for efficient mineral recovery.
- Execute bench- and pilot-scale demonstrations in the Feedstock Beneficiation laboratory.
- Perform detailed feedstock characterization using advanced mineralogical, chemical, and physical methods.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated process flowsheets and techno-economic models.
- Document findings in reports, peer-reviewed publications, patents, and presentations at conferences.
- Lead safety protocols, mentor staff, and provide project updates to management.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in extractive metallurgy or mineral processing.
Why Join Leidos at NETL?
Contribute to America’s energy security through applied research with global impact. Gain mentorship from top scientists, access state-of-the-art facilities, and engage in proposal development for innovative partnerships. This onsite role in Albany, OR, offers a dynamic environment tackling national energy challenges.
Primary Location
NETL Albany Campus – Onsite position supporting DOE’s fossil energy research mission.
Locations
- Albany, Oregon, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Hydrometallurgical process developmentintermediate
- Pyrometallurgical process optimizationintermediate
- Feedstock characterization (mineralogical, chemical, physical)intermediate
- Bench- and pilot-scale testingintermediate
- Critical minerals extraction (REEs, Ga, Ge, graphite)intermediate
- Techno-economic analysisintermediate
- Laboratory safety and EH&S complianceintermediate
- Technical writing and presentationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (experience)
- 6+ years hands-on experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy (experience)
- Experience with complex ores, concentrates, and by-product streams (experience)
- Proficiency in analytical techniques for material characterization (experience)
- Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical processes for REEs, Ga, Ge, and graphite recovery
- Conduct bench- and pilot-scale experiments in Feedstock Beneficiation laboratory
- Characterize feedstocks and analyze experimental data for process optimization
- Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and chemists on integrated flowsheets
- Prepare reports, presentations, and contribute to publications/patents
- Ensure lab safety, train staff, and provide project leadership
Benefits
- general: Work on cutting-edge energy R&D with global impact at NETL
- general: Mentorship from leading U.S. energy scientists and engineers
- general: Access to world-class facilities and computational assets
- general: Real-world experience in mission-critical energy research
- general: Opportunities in proposal development and industry partnerships
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Extractive Metallurgist - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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