Research and Development Project Manager

About Us

• We are a UAE-based venture focused on advancing sustainable solutions in e-waste recycling, lithium-ion battery recovery, and specialised waste management.
• Our mission is to recover valuable critical materials through environmentally responsible processes while supporting the transition toward a circular economy.
• Our work combines battery recycling, hydrometallurgical processing, and advanced resource recovery technologies to address the growing global demand for strategic minerals and sustainable material supply chains.
• Our core focus areas include:
• E-waste recycling and recovery of valuable metals from electronic devices
• Lithium-ion battery recycling and safe processing of end-of-life batteries
• Black mass hydrometallurgy for extraction of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and other critical materials
• IT asset disposition (ITAD), including certified data destruction and refurbishment
• Specialised waste management for regulated and industrial waste streams
• As we continue building our technical and operational capabilities, we are assembling a core team of ambitious professionals who are passionate about innovation, sustainability, and next-generation recycling technologies.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments related to:
• Hydrometallurgical extraction
• Lithium recovery and purification
• Salt extraction and crystallization
• Solvent extraction and separation processes
• Battery materials and recycling applications
• Support process optimization for yield, purity, efficiency, and scalability
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical documentation and reports
• Assist with pilot-scale process development and scale-up initiatives
• Conduct characterization and analytical testing of materials and process streams
• Collaborate closely with founders, engineers, and external technical partners
• Research emerging technologies, patents, and industry developments in lithium-ion and critical minerals processing
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety and operationl discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in hydrometallurgy, lithium-ion materials, salt extraction/refining, mineral processing, battery recycling, or chemical process development
• Strong laboratory, experimental, and process optimization skills
• Understanding of leaching, precipitation, crystallization, filtration, purification, and solvent extraction processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting capabilities

Preferred

• Pilot plant or scale-up experience
• Familiarity with ICP-OES, XRD, SEM, AAS, or related analytical tools
• Startup or technology commercialization experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving approach

Why Join Us

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