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Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist

Mariana Minerals· Plant Operations
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San Francisco HQ, Houston, TX$85k - $100kFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist supporting Mariana Minerals across SF or Houston labs, traveling to troubleshoot instruments, bring systems online, train teams, and develop standardized analytical workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to Mariana Minerals lab sites to troubleshoot and resolve issues with analytical techniques, instruments, data quality and method performance
  • Help bring new lab systems online and integrated at new sites, starting with Lithium One
  • Implement, program and maintain analytical instrumentation, including IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF and AA
  • Develop, validate and standardize analytical methods and workflows across sites
  • Train lab personnel on instrumentation, analytical techniques and best practices
  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems
  • Maintain documentation for methods, SOPs and internal technical guidance
  • Work with cross-functional teams to improve analytical efficiency and data reliability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field (recent graduates welcome)
  • Hands-on experience through research, internships or work with IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, AA or similar instrumentation
  • Strong understanding of analytical techniques, sample preparation and data interpretation
  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools, instrument components and basic diagnostic equipment (e.g., multimeters)
  • Enjoys figuring out why an instrument or result isn’t right
  • Able to clearly train and support teams at different sites
  • Able to work independently on the road and collaboratively with each lab team
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Skills

Required:Analytical instrumentation (IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, AA)Training and knowledge transferDocumentation and SOP maintenance
Nice to have:Method development and validation
Last updated Oct 21, 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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