Lab Quality Assurance Coordinator - Metallurgy
Required skills
- analytical laboratory
- quality assurance
- data review
- LIMS
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- sample tracking
- equipment calibration
- equipment maintenance
- ISO/IEC 17025
Nice to have
- Hydrometallurgy
- mining
- GLP
- GMP
- method validation
- method verification
Role summary
The Lab Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator supports the daily operations and quality activities of an analytical laboratory. This role focuses on laboratory documentation, sample tracking, quality records, equipment calibration and maintenance records, and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. Key responsibilities include coordinating sample management, maintaining quality documentation (SOPs, forms), managing training records, compiling operational metrics, and supporting continuous improvement and safety initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science field and 5+ years of QA experience in an industrial analytical laboratory, with proficiency in LIMS and Microsoft Excel.
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 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
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
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 HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth. 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.
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