Pyrometallurgical Scientist

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a growing technology firm, is currently seeking a qualified Pyrometallurgical Research Scientist to work in the Butte, MT titanium research facility. This position is an excellent opportunity to be part of a multifaceted effort to optimize and commercialize our patented titanium production method while expanding your career in science. The successful candidate will have skills and experience as summarized below.

What will you be doing?

Duties include:

Design experiments for extracting titanium metal from titanium ores

Set up, operate/monitor, and maintain various types of laboratory equipment

Perform appropriate tests and analysis to characterize samples

Write test plans and test procedures

Analyze experimental results and summarize findings in reports and presentations

Design, procure, and configure equipment necessary for experimentation, testing, and scale-up

Assist with and perform all laboratory procedures

Keep accurate records of experiments and maintain them in a laboratory database

Accurately report activities

Contribute to the maintenance of the laboratory facility

Implement and follow safety procedures

Maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment

Some travel will be required

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

Must be familiar with analysis methods and instrumentation to determine purity of samples and efficacy of experiments (e.g., IGF, ICP, SEM, XRD, XRF, etc.)

Excellent communication, both written and verbally

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 and various data acquisition software packages

Ability to lift 50 lbs. may be required on occasion

Enthusiasm and curiosity for science in general

Must be a US Citizen or able to obtain clearance to work in the USA

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of, and hands-on experience with high-temperature reactive metal production

Experience with test equipment and procedures for reducing reactive metal ores

Experience with high-temperature vacuum furnaces

M.S. or Ph.D. with experience in reactive metal production or related field

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Always, Got Your Back

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

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