Process & Lab Technician: Minerals Analytics & Scale-Up

marianaminerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Process & Lab Technician in Utah to support development studies and analytical tests. You will work with R&D and engineering to operate ore leaching columns and perform chemical analyses of ores, process streams, and products.

Key responsibilities include sample preparation, elemental analysis using ICP/XRF/NMR, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and scale-up readiness for future development.

Qualifications

• Experience in minerals processing, metallurgy, chemicals, or related industrial environments.
• Ability to read SOPs, equipment manuals, and safety guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with analytical equipment in a lab or plant setting.
• Mechanical aptitude for basic fabrication and troubleshooting.
• Strong collaboration and communication across teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive ore handling including crushing, sizing, and sampling.
• Prepare samples for analysis using digestion, dilution, or filtration.
• Perform elemental analyses using ICP, XRF, NMR, or related techniques.
• Document results in lab systems and maintain records with metrics.
• Follow strict environmental, health, and safety protocols.

Skills

Ore handling

Sample prep

Analytical testing

Documentation

Safety protocols

Tools

ICP

XRF

NMR

Titrator

Job description

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Process & Lab Technician in Utah to support development studies and analytical tests. You will work with R&D and engineering to operate ore leaching columns and perform chemical analyses of ores, process streams, and products.

Key responsibilities include sample preparation, elemental analysis using ICP/XRF/NMR, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and scale-up readiness for future development.