About the role

PHNX Materials is a solids’ refinery company extracting critical metals from industrial waste to support domestic supply chains for semiconductors and defense. This entry-level Lab Technician role supports demonstration plant operations through sample collection, analysis, and wet bench chemistry.

Skills

Sample collection Sample preparation Wet bench chemistry Titrations Filtration Solution preparation Laboratory instrumentation Data entry Record keeping Chemical hygiene Safety protocols Analytical chemistry Metallurgical sample prep Acid digestion

Full job details

Note: We can only hire U.S. nationals due to obligations around our funding.

This role is on site at an operational manufacturing plant.

About PHNX

PHNX Materials is the world’s first solids’ refinery company. We extract 30+ critical metals from industrial waste while selling 100% of the input feed as co-products. We are unlocking America's domestic supply of critical minerals.

About the Role

PHNX Materials is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician to support our demonstration plant operations. You’ll own sample collection and analysis from our demonstration plant: collecting and preparing solid and liquid samples, running analyses, performing wet bench chemistry, while keeping careful records of everything you do. This is a hands-on role ideal for a recent graduate who wants deep, daily exposure to modern analytical instrumentation and exposure to an operational enviornment.

What You’ll Do

Collect, label, and prepare solid and liquid samples for analysis
Analyze samples using lab equipment, including sample prep.
Perform wet bench chemistry: titrations, filtration, and solution preparation
Maintain detailed, accurate lab notebooks and enter data into our records system
Keep lab spaces organized, maintain instruments, track consumables, and follow all safety protocols (PPE, chemical hygiene)

What We’re Looking For

B.S. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, environmental geochemistry or a related field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience)
0–2 years of laboratory experience
Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping habits
Comfort working with acids and other lab chemicals with proper training and PPE. Safety first.
Willingness to learn multiple instruments and techniques; we will provide training.

Nice to Have

Coursework or hands-on exposure to Leco equipment.
Data organization and analysis of characterization data
Experience with acid digestion or metallurgical sample prep
Interest in or familiarity with extractive metallurgy, or recycling processes
Comfort in operational plant environment.

Physical Requirements

Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a lab environment with appropriate PPE
This role is on site 5 days per week, with opportunities for overtime depending on operations schedule.