Analytical Chemist

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.

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 Analytical Chemist supports an R&D-driven demo campaign by generating high-quality analytical data to evaluate materials, processes, and product performance in a fast-moving, early-stage public company environment. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, responsible for applying established analytical methods while helping adapt testing approaches to evolving demo and development needs. The Analytical Chemist works closely with R&D, process engineering, and operations teams and reports to a laboratory supervisor or manager.

• Perform analytical testing of organic and inorganic materials to support R&D activities and demo campaign objectives.
• Utilize established analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and instrumentation to evaluate chemical and physical properties.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, and test samples to support experimental and pilot-scale work.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret data to assess material performance, process consistency, and demo results.
• Document experimental methods and results; prepare clear technical reports and data summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Support rapid iteration by adjusting testing workflows as demo campaign priorities evolve.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D scientists, engineers, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and refine processes.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and data integrity standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methods and laboratory practices in a growing organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 2-3 years of experience performing analytical testing in a laboratory setting using established methods and instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, reliable data in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings.
• Comfortable working in an early-stage, evolving organization with…