Lab Quality Assurance Coordinator - Metallurgy

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. 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.

Founded 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, Arc Tern 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.

We 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.

Position Summary
The  Lab Coordinator  supports the day-to-day operation and quality activities of the analytical laboratory. The role focuses primarily on laboratory documentation, sample tracking, quality records, review and maintain equipment calibration and maintenance records, and other duties as assigned.

The position works closely with the Lab Manager and laboratory personnel to support efficient operations and compliance with established procedures and  ISO/IEC 17025 requirements .

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate sample receipt, login, tracking, storage, retention, and disposal.
Maintain laboratory quality documentation, including SOPs, forms, worksheets, logbooks, checklists, and controlled records.
Maintain training and competency records and support laboratory personnel onboarding.
Supports activities required for ISO/IEC 17025
Coordinate laboratory schedules and testing priorities with the Lab Manager.
Compile laboratory quality and operational metrics for management review.
Support laboratory safety and continuous improvement activities.
Identify and escalation quality, equipment, inventory, or operational issues as appropriate.

Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
5+ years of quality assurance (QA) in an industrial analytical laboratory environment.

Experience with laboratory QA/QC, documentation, and data review.
Working

Experience with Laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, C/S analysis, titration, or similar techniques.

Preferred
Hydrometallurgy or mining Laboratory Work

Experience with  ISO/IEC 17025 , GLP, GMP, or a similar quality system.

Experience with method validation/verification, audits, corrective actions, and measurement uncertainty.

Pay Range: $45,000 CAD - $60,000 CAD

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