Hiring: Lead Technician Company: USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:13:38 About the job Experience: •3 years of hands-on experience in laboratory, pilot plant, or industrial process operations. Required Skills: •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. •Monitor process parameters and report deviations or issues to engineers. •Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of process equipment and instrumentation. •Support safe chemical handling, waste management, and housekeeping in laboratory and pilot plant areas. •Partner cross-functionally with engineers on troubleshooting process upsets and implementing process improvements. Qualifications: •Associate’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Technology or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered. •2–3 years of hands-on experience in laboratory, pilot plant, or industrial process operations. •Operational familiarity with pumps, filters, tanks, valves, and other common chemical processing equipment. •Solid functional working knowledge of safety protocols, PPE, and hazardous material handling. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment. •Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy. •Willingness to work flexible hours during pilot trials or commissioning activities. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!