Chemist- Magnet Lab

Overview

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, lithium and critical minerals deposit in West Texas.

We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility, and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What You Can Expect

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

• Build Solutions
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  If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.
• Deliver Quality
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  When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.
• Lead responsibly
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  We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.
• Win Together
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  Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

The Chemist is responsible for delivering accurate, timely analysis in a fast-moving metallurgical R&D laboratory. This role owns ICP-OES and LECO C/S and O/N/H analysis from sample preparation through reporting, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, lab organization, and keeping analytical work moving without delays.

• Perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES and LECO C/S and O/N/H instrumentation.
• Prepare samples using appropriate chemical digestion, fusion, or combustion techniques.
• Ensure timely turnaround of analytical results to support R&D and process development.
• Review, validate, and report results clearly and accurately.
• Maintain calibration standards, QC checks, and analytical documentation.
• Troubleshoot preparation or analytical issues as they arise in an R&D environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and follow safe chemical handling and waste practices.
• Track and maintain inventories of chemicals, consumables, standards, and gases to avoid downtime.
• Support method development, refinement, and documentation as processes evolve.

• Comfortable working in a small, early-stage lab with minimal bureaucracy.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to prioritize work without constant oversight.
• Willing to handle routine tasks (prep, cleanup, inventory) as part of doing the job right.
• Clear communicator who flags issues early rather than pushing questionable data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Practical experience with ICP-OES and LECO elemental analyzers (C/S and O/N/H).
• Strong hands-on wet chemistry and sample preparation skills.
• High attention to detail with a clear sense of ownership for data quality.

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: normal office, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities. USA Rare Earth’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact People & Culture at  to discuss reasonable accommodations.