Job Description

Lilac is seeking semi senior field chemists to assist with operating our lithium processing facilities at project sites in La Puna, Argentina. Responsibilities will include set-up, commissioning, testing, and operating lab equipment in the field. Candidates will also be required to conduct ICP-OES analysis of lithium solutions and maintenance of chemistry laboratory equipment. This individual will need to be open to extensive travel in South America on a rotational basis. A strong candidate may well have worked in field-based roles for oil and gas, chemical process facilities or mining operations. This is a full-time temporary, 6-month contract position, working on rotational scheme of 14x14.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the process laboratory at Paso de Jama project site in Jujuy during commissioning, testing, and operation

• Help ensure operational efficiency and maximum uptime of the Jama pilot plant

• Provide data and analysis to the operators and engineers in the field

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental science, or similar

• 2 to 5 years of chemistry experience

• Experience with analytical chemistry

• Knowledge of aqueous and inorganic chemistry

• Highly organized, innovative mindset, resilient and open to learning

• sharp attention to numerical and scientific detail

• Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team in constant evolution

• Driven to succeed and grow with the company

• Passion for industrial chemistry and sustainable mining

• Must be able to pass a high-altitude work test (work is at 4,200 masl)

• Must be fluent in English (advanced level candidates preferred)

Compensation

• Competitive salary defined in USD, paid at MEP exchange rate

• Healthcare

• Supplementary Life Insurance

• Lilac days (additional time off)

• Monthly Phone Stipend

• Housing and meals provided while onsite (14 x 14 rotational scheme)

• Transportation from Salta or Jujuy city to and from site camp

• Language training program

• Gym and breakout room onsite

Note: this role requires fluent English skills, so all interviews will be conducted in English.

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.