Analytical Systems Specialist: Lab Instrumentation & Travel

Mariana Minerals; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals seeks an Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist to troubleshoot and implement analytical systems across San Francisco and Houston labs. You will travel to sites, bring new instruments online, and train teams in IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF and AA.

As a full-time, salaried role, you will develop and standardize workflows, improve data reliability, and engage with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• Hands-on experience 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.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% within the US.

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.

Skills

Analytical techniques understanding

Mechanical aptitude

Train teams to operate instruments

Independent and collaborative work

Travel readiness to multiple sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

IC

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

XRF

AA

Job description

Mariana Minerals seeks an Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist to troubleshoot and implement analytical systems across San Francisco and Houston labs. You will travel to sites, bring new instruments online, and train teams in IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF and AA.

As a full-time, salaried role, you will develop and standardize workflows, improve data reliability, and engage with cross-functional teams to optimize laboratory performance.