R&D Lab Technician

Overview

IperionX is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to join our team at IperionX's Titanium Manufacturing Campus in the Southern Virginia Technology Park. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the execution of complex, cross-functional projects focused on scale-up, commercialization, and optimization of particulate processing technologies for minerals and metals. This role operates in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and ensures that technical, safety, schedule, and cost objectives are consistently met. This is an entry-level role that reports to the R&D Operations Manager, Process Development.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform and execute experimental plans in Minerals processing as directed by technical staff
• Perform maintenance, repair, cleaning and general care of equipment
• Work closely with the R&D Project Management team on the evaluation, design and development of new concepts and products
• Participate in data collection and entry
• Work with potentially hazardous materials and equipment such as inert gases, flammable gases, compressed gases, metal powders, hydraulic equipment, machining equipment, and high temperature equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while developing and maintaining equipment and procedures.
• Maintain and improve equipment through analysis of data, preventive maintenance procedures, predictive maintenance practices and reliability centered strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and adherence to company policies and procedures. Including safe work controls.
• Responsible for setting high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to use Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Possess the desire to advance and develop your own knowledge and skill set.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs occasionally, must be able to ascend and descend ladders, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other heavy machinery as required.
• Ability to safely wear required respiratory protection and obtain OSHA‑mandated medical clearance for tasks requiring such equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in technical or scientific fields (associates degree, certification, apprenticeship, etc.)
• Previous experience in a research or laboratory setting
• Ability to solve problems and identify unique solutions

About IperionX

Titanium metal is prized for its strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. These properties are ideal for applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Titanium’s problem is its high cost. The standard way to produce titanium metal, the Kroll process, was invented over 70 years ago, is complex, energy intensive, and expensive. IperionX has revolutionary technology to produce titanium metal at significantly lower energy, cost and carbon emissions. Our goal is to fundamentally transform the titanium industry. We are currently scaling production at our Virginia Titanium Manufacturing Campus, comprising the Titanium Production Facility and the Advanced Manufacturing Center. Additional information about IperionX can be found on our corporate website (www.iperionx.com).

Benefits:

• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision insurance benefits 
• 401(k) plan and company match 
• Paid time off 
• Competitive pay and strong opportunity for career growth

IperionX is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To meet export control compliance requirements, applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (including a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident/green card holder, or a protected individual such as an asylee or refugee).

Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 701, IperionX maintains and mandates a zero-tolerance drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to urinalysis drug screening upon receipt of an offer and must successfully pass before beginning work with IperionX.

Please note that the salary range listed above is a general guideline. Salaries will depend on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and market and business factors.

Prior to employment, IperionX will conduct applicable background checks, pre-employment drug screening, and any required physical testing.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED QUESTION:

Are you currently subject to any agreement (e.g., non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality, or other restriction) that may limit your ability to perform the role for which you are applying?
(Yes / No)

• REQUIRED QUESTION:

I agree that I will not disclose or use, during the application and interview process or if employed by IperionX, any confidential or proprietary information of any current or former employer or other third party.
Please copy and paste the appropriate response:
Yes, I agree. OR
No, I do not agree and I understand that not agreeing to this requirement withdraws me from consideration for this role.

• REQUIRED QUESTION:

Will you now, or in the future, require employer sponsorship for employment authorization (for example, an H-1B or similar visa/work permit) to work in the United States?
(Yes / No)

• REQUIRED QUESTION:

Export Control regulations require certain IperionX roles to be filled by “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (including a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident/green card holder, or a protected individual such as an asylee or refugee). Do you currently meet this requirement?
(Yes / No)

• REQUIRED QUESTION:

Are you currently, or have you ever been, excluded, debarred, suspended, or otherwise declared ineligible by any United States federal department/agency or from any United States federal procurement program?
(Yes / No)

• REQUIRED QUESTION:

Terms and Conditions:
All application information must be truthful, accurate, and complete; false or incomplete details may result in disqualification or termination.

IperionX may require background checks or other job-related screenings (e.g., criminal history, employment/education verification, drug or physical testing) in accordance with applicable law. Additional details will be provided as needed.
Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either you or IperionX may end employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless stated in a signed agreement.

If hired, you agree to follow company policies, including export control and information security requirements, and may need to sign confidentiality or proprietary information agreements.

Type “Yes” to confirm you have read, understand, and agree to these terms.

• Tell us about equipment you have been responsible for maintaining, repairing, or troubleshooting. Describe the type of equipment, the maintenance performed, and how you identified or prevented failures.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Lab: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Boston, VA 24592 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Boston, VA 24592: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person