Analytical Lab Chemist – Mining & Materials

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals seeks an Associate Analytical Chemist to join our analytical lab at Copper One. You’ll run sample prep and analytical testing on state-of-the‑art equipment, keep data accurate, and help troubleshoot issues straight from the plant.

You’ll collaborate with lab technicians and learn alongside a team serving multiple sites, with room to grow into owning the lab or broader roles as we expand. Recent graduates in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering are encouraged to apply, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (2024–2026 graduates welcome)
• Hands‑on lab experience through undergraduate research, internships, co‑ops, or work
• Solid wet chemistry skills, including acid digestion and preparing standards
• Experience with ICP‑OES/MS, XRF, AA, GC, HPLC, or UV‑Vis, whether in research or coursework
• A troubleshooter who likes figuring out why an instrument or result isn’t right
• Familiarity with EPA, ISO, or GLP/GMP standards a plus
• Mining, metals, or hydrometallurgy exposure a plus
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Perform precise sample preparation across various matrices, including weighing, digestion, dilution, and filtration
• Prepare standards and calibration solutions
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment, including ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, and XRF
• Record data accurately in LIMS or lab notebooks and review results for integrity
• Help diagnose analytical problems, including unknown samples from the plant, and work with operations on next steps
• Write and improve SOPs and lab workflows
• Support lab technicians and share knowledge across the team
• Follow all SOPs, chemical hygiene plans, and PPE requirements; manage chemical inventory and waste to regulatory standards

Skills

Lab troubleshooting

Wet chemistry

Data recording

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Undergrad research experience

Tools

ICP‑OES

ICP‑MS

XRF

GC

HPLC

UV‑Vis

LIMS

Job description

Mariana Minerals seeks an Associate Analytical Chemist to join our analytical lab at Copper One. You’ll run sample prep and analytical testing on state-of-the‑art equipment, keep data accurate, and help troubleshoot issues straight from the plant.

You’ll collaborate with lab technicians and learn alongside a team serving multiple sites, with room to grow into owning the lab or broader roles as we expand. Recent graduates in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering are encouraged to apply, and a