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Lab Technician

Mariana Minerals· Plant Operations
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Moab, UTFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Process & Lab Technician supporting safe, efficient process development studies and analytical tests in a hands-on production lab at a working mine. Bridges leaching research and lab analytics with plant operations to ensure robust, efficient processes ready for scale-up.

Responsibilities

  • Drive ore handling including crushing, sorting by particle size, and taking representative samples
  • Prepare samples for analysis using techniques such as digestion, dilution, and/or filtration
  • Perform elemental and compositional analysis of solid and liquid samples using ICP, NMR, XRF, Titrator, or similar analytical techniques
  • Document analytical results in laboratory information systems and maintain clear experimental records and material metrics using digital tools and software
  • Follow strict environmental, health, and safety protocols

Qualifications

  • Experience working in minerals processing, metallurgy, chemicals, specialty materials, or similar industrial environments
  • Familiarity with chemical processing (pumps, columns, instrumentation, etc) or crushing equipment (crushers, grinders, conveyors, sorters, etc)
  • Ability to read and follow SOPs, equipment manuals, and safety guidelines
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic mechanical fabrication and troubleshooting
  • Hands-on experience operating analytical or similar equipment
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams
  • Commitment to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods

Skills

Required:Ore handling and samplingAnalytical sample preparationAnalytical instrumentation (ICP, NMR, XRF, Titrator)Laboratory documentation & LSMSSafety & SOP adherence
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Mariana Minerals

We to the Future of Minerals, verify the mineral supply chain.

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.

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