Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a candidate for a Chemical Engineer to work in the Butte, MT research facility. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multifaceted effort to commercialize a novel, green titanium metal production technology.

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What will you be doing?*

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Duties:*

• Design and perform experiments to extract and electro-chemically purify titanium metal from various Ti-bearing ores
• Develop Pilot and Production level plans to scale-up current laboratory processes, equipment, and procedures
• Evaluate, procure, configure and/or design equipment necessary for experimentation and processing of products, including scale-up
• Perform appropriate tests and analyses to characterize titanium and other products
• Write test plans and test procedures
• Assist with and perform all laboratory procedures
• Set-up, operate/monitor, and maintain laboratory equipment and contribute to the maintenance of laboratory facility
• Implement and follow safety procedures
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment
• Keep accurate records of experiments and maintain sample database
• Report activities both written and orally
• Some domestic and foreign travel will be required.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

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Job Requirements and Qualifications:*

• The ideal candidate will have experience in process chemistry, with emphasis on high temperature, molten salt electro-chemistry, and the related processing equipment. Experience with and/or knowledge surrounding other pyrochemical processes is a plus.
• Experience with experimental procedures and equipment for high temperature, electro-chemical/chemical systems including halides, oxides, and metallics.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with chemical/metallurgical laboratory procedures and safety protocol.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and in a team environment.
• Adaptable to new situations, equipment, and work environments.
• Experience with MS Office software, e-mail, and various data acquisition software packages.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. may be required on occasion.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for science in general.
• BS or MS with preferred education in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Must be a US Citizen or able to obtain clearance to work in the United States.
• UTRS has COVID-19 vaccination status requirement.

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

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Job Type: Full-time

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