The Company is seeking a Vice President of Process Technology to play a pivotal role in the development and validation of advanced separation technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, development, and validation of process technologies that are integral to the company's mission of revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain. This includes the evaluation and down-selection of process technology vendors and unit-operation configurations, as well as leading hands-on laboratory and pilot testing to optimize the performance of the separation systems. The role demands a hands-on technical lead who is an experimentalist and modeler, with a strong background in hydrometallurgical process development and technology evaluation. Applicants for the Vice President of Process Technology position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, or Hydrometallurgy, with at least 7 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will be fluent in a range of separation techniques, including leaching, solid-liquid separation, ion-exchange, solvent extraction, and precipitation, with a preference for those experienced in electrowinning and crystallization. The role also requires expertise in process simulation and modeling, as well as a proven track record in vendor evaluation, technology due diligence, and structuring external research collaborations. The candidate must be a strong communicator, capable of translating technical results into clear decisions, and be prepared to work in an early-stage startup environment with high autonomy and expectations.

Hiring Company

Kunin Technologies