West Virginia University
Engineering Technician - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Price Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in chemical processing, hydrometallurgy, water treatment, or mineral processing (academic lab or industrial) is preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Familiarity with aqueous chemistry, acid/base systems, and solid-liquid separation.
- Ability to follow SOPs and work safely with acids, bases, and metal-bearing solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Must hold a valid United States Driver’s License.
- Capability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with critical minerals or mining-related wastewater (AMD).
- Exposure to solvent extraction or precipitation-based metal recovery.
- Experience supporting pilot plants or demonstration-scale systems.
- Basic understanding of mass balance and process flowsheets.
- Basic mechanical skills and ability to work with basic hand tools.