R&D Project Manager: Solvent Extraction Metallurgy
Cyclic Materials
R&D Project Manager: Solvent Extraction Metallurgy
Cyclic Materials
Recovers and recycles rare earth elements
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, ArcTern 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 Overview
The R&D Project Manager - Solvent Extraction Metallurgy is a project-management role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technical R&D projects that support rare earth recycling, hydrometallurgical process development, scale-up, and commercialization. The role is expected to spend approximately 60-70% of its time on project management, project controls, stakeholder alignment, governance, risk management, and delivery of R&D milestones. The remaining 30-40% of the role provides technical expertise, such as solvent extraction and rare earth metallurgy to ensure projects are technically robust, practical, safe, and ready for scale-up or implementation.
This position is ideal for a metallurgist or chemical/process engineer who has moved beyond purely technical execution and can lead multidisciplinary R&D workstreams with clear scope, schedule, budget, decision-making, and accountability.
Role Focus and Time Allocation
What You Will Be Doing
2. Solvent Extraction and Metallurgical Expertise
What You Need to Succeed
Preferred Qualifications
Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials
The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [email protected]. Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay Range 88200 - 136800 CAD
Recovers and recycles rare earth elements
Cyclic Materials recovers and recycles rare earth elements from a range of products to create a circular supply chain for critical metals. The company’s process involves extracting and reintroducing these elements into the market so industries such as mobility, energy, and telecommunications can source metals without relying on new mining. The buyer-facing product is the supply of reclaimed rare earth elements that meet sustainable and ethical sourcing standards. What sets Cyclic Materials apart is its explicit focus on circularity and responsible sourcing—reducing waste and providing a domestic, ethical alternative to traditional mining—rather than relying on new ore extraction. The company aims to help the world move toward an environmentally responsible future by making sustainable, traceable metals available globally and supporting a cleaner, more sustainable metal supply chain.
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