ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Rare Earth Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

WSP

Senior Biologist

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$78K - $128K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist for our Earth and Environment Section ... Support biological field survey efforts in Washington and Oregon, including surveys for rare plants ...

WSP

Senior Biologist

Lake Oswego, OR

$78K - $128K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist for our Earth and Environment Section ... Support biological field survey efforts in Washington and Oregon, including surveys for rare plants ...

Vituity

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Tillamook, OR · On-site

Nestled along Oregon's stunning North Coast, Tillamook offers a rare blend of small-town charm ... earth lifestyle. * Living here means slower mornings, fresh coastal air, and easy access to both ...

Vituity

Physician - Hospital Medicine

Tillamook, OR · On-site

Nestled along Oregon's stunning North Coast, Tillamook offers a rare blend of small-town charm ... earth lifestyle. * Living here means slower mornings, fresh coastal air, and easy access to both ...

Vituity

Hospitalist Physician

Tillamook, OR · On-site

Nestled along Oregon's stunning North Coast, Tillamook offers a rare blend of small-town charm ... earth lifestyle. * Living here means slower mornings, fresh coastal air, and easy access to both ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsRare Earth JobsRare Earth Jobs in Oregon

Rare Earth information

What is a rare earth?

A Rare Earth job typically refers to careers related to the exploration, mining, processing, and application of rare earth elements (REEs). These elements are essential in manufacturing high-tech products, including electronics, renewable energy technology, and defense systems. Jobs in this field can range from geologists and mining engineers to material scientists and supply chain analysts. Due to the critical nature of REEs, professionals in this industry often work on sustainability, resource management, and technological advancements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a rare earth specialist?

Rare Earth Specialists often start their day analyzing samples and monitoring extraction or processing operations in the lab or at mining sites. They use advanced instrumentation to assess purity and concentrations of rare earth elements, prepare detailed reports, and troubleshoot any issues in the production process. Regular collaboration with engineers, environmental scientists, and safety managers is expected to ensure sustainable and compliant operations. Additionally, specialists may contribute to research projects, process optimization, and the development of new applications for rare earth materials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the rare earth position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Rare Earth Specialist role, you typically need a background in materials science, geology, or chemical engineering, along with experience in mineral extraction and processing. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and relevant safety certifications is important. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and precise management of rare earth materials, often working within multidisciplinary teams in research or industrial settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rare Earth jobs in Oregon?

The most popular types of Rare Earth jobs in Oregon are:

What are popular job titles related to Rare Earth jobs in Oregon?

For Rare Earth jobs in Oregon, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Rare Earth jobs in Oregon look for?

The top searched job categories for Rare Earth jobs in Oregon are:

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Rare Earth jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Rare Earth job openings:

Rare Earth jobs near you
Infographic showing various Rare Earth job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Material Scientist - Electroslag Remelting

Leidos

Albany, OR • On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 496 rated business services

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Material Scientist - Electroslag Remelting to join our team in Albany, OR to work with a distributed, multidisciplinary team on development of novel slags containing rare earth element byproducts for use during electroslag remelting (ESR) of steels and Nickel-based superalloys. The candidate should possess knowledge of and practical experience with conducting research on slag development and electroslag remelting. The position will be 100% onsite research and development support for the NETL R&D facility in Albany, OR. This work will involve a multi-disciplinary, scientific, and technically-oriented national laboratory team, participation alongside other data scientists, engineers, geologists, and computer scientists that produces technological solutions for America's energy challenges.
What this opportunity with Leidos supporting NETL uniquely provides you:
  • Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact while being mentored by the nation's leading energy scientists and engineers.
  • Real-world experience supplemented with technical development and discussions that provide unique insight into the broad range of mission critical engineering and scientific disciplines NETL leverages to support national energy research and policy development.
  • Unique access to world-class, customized facilities specific to high impact energy research, technology generation, and patent development.
  • Participation in novel fundamental and applied alloy development with direct economic impact on national and global energy infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Characterization using advanced microscopy techniques (SEM, EDS, EBSD, EPMA).
  • Computational design and characterization of novel slags containing rare earth element byproducts for use during electroslag remelting of Nickel-based superalloys and steels.
  • Evaluate compositions of slags from computational simulation results.
  • Write technical reports outlining results of lab testing.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Material Science and Engineering or related field with 6+ years related experience or a PhD in Material Science and Engineering or related field with 4+ years related experience.
  • Experience characterizing microstructures of structural materials using advanced techniques (SEM, EDS, EBSD, and potentially EPMA).
  • Ability to produce technical reports, journal articles, prepare and present at professional conferences.
  • Experience with data analysis relating microstructure-chemistry-property relationships.
  • Understand microstructure-property relationships in nickel and iron-based alloys.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision, and ability to work effectively as a part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise.
  • Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering or related field
  • Knowledge and experience with electroslag remelting.
  • Characterization of slag materials from melting processes.
  • Computational design using thermodynamic simulation software such as Thermo-Calc and FactSage.
  • Background in alloy design and development.
  • Excellent record of peer-reviewed quality publications.

Salary Range for this position: $115K to $125K
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 19, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

What Leidos employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Leidos logo

About Leidos

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

Social media

FacebookTwitter

View All Leidos Jobs

Apply