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
- Coordinate sample receipt, login, tracking, storage, retention, and disposal.
- Maintain laboratory quality documentation, including SOPs, forms, worksheets, logbooks, checklists, and controlled records.
- Maintain training and competency records and support laboratory personnel onboarding.
- Supports activities required for ISO/IEC 17025
- Coordinate laboratory schedules and testing priorities with the Lab Manager.
- Compile laboratory quality and operational metrics for management review.
- Support laboratory safety and continuous improvement activities.
- Identify and escalate quality, equipment, inventory, or operational issues as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of quality assurance (QA) in an industrial analytical laboratory environment.
- Experience with laboratory QA/QC, documentation, and data review.
- Working Experience with Laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, C/S analysis, titration, or similar techniques.
Preferred
- Hydrometallurgy or mining Laboratory Work Experience with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, GMP, or a similar quality system.
- Experience with method validation/verification, audits, corrective actions, and measurement uncertainty.
Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials
- At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
- We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
- We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Materials Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of quality assurance experience in an industrial analytical laboratory environment
- Experience with laboratory QA/QC, documentation, and data review
- Working experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, C/S analysis, titration, or similar techniques
- Hydrometallurgy or mining laboratory work experience
- Experience with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, GMP, or a similar quality system
- Experience with method validation or verification, audits, corrective actions, and measurement uncertainty
What We Do
Cyclic Materials transforms yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s critical materials. We’re creating a circular supply chain for the rare earth elements and critical materials that power our global economy, without compromising quality or environmental impact. Our proprietary two-phase process is unlocking value from discarded waste. Our MagCycle℠ technology simplifies the separation of rare earth magnets and critical metals from end-of-life electric vehicles, consumer electronics, wind turbines, and MRIs. Then our REEPure℠ technology restores those valuable materials back to their raw form, unlocking new revenue streams for metal buyers and feedstock companies. We are the only high-tech recycling company offering a scalable, efficient, and low-carbon recycling solution that complements mining on both quality and cost, and mitigates the risks associated with extraction. Cyclic Materials is setting a high bar for sustainable resource recovery. We’ve solved the barriers to creating a circular economy for rare earths, and our transparent, data-driven approach ensures the highest standards of sustainability and traceability, including rigorous Scope 3 carbon tracking and water efficiency. With USD $83.5M in funding, including USD $53M in Series B funding backed by partners like Microsoft and BMW i Ventures, we’re scaling our recycling infrastructure across North America and Canada to meet global demand. Cyclic Materials is establishing a more resilient, domestic supply chain for rare earths and critical metals, providing opportunity and value for global industries.
