Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist

The role

You will travel to Mariana Minerals labs to troubleshoot instruments and methods, bring new systems online, and train teams. You will also implement, program, and maintain analytical instrumentation and develop analytical methods.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• 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)
• 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
• Regular work with chemicals and lab instrumentation; standard lab PPE required
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs

Nice to have

• Method development, validation or optimization experience
• Familiarity with instrument hardware (plasma systems, optics, vacuum systems, fluidics)

Before you apply

• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

About the company

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