Remote Exploration Geochemist - Target Mineral Prospects

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Remote work from SA

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist for a fully remote role, focusing on identifying and evaluating new mineral prospects through geochemical data analysis and modeling across global projects.

The candidate will hold an MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or Geology with at least six years in mineral exploration, expert multivariate analysis skills, and proficiency with ioGAS and GCDKit, collaborating with remote teams to guide exploration strategy and reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Geochemistry, Geology, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in mineral exploration geochemistry.
• Expertise in multivariate analysis and geochemical data modeling.
• Proficiency with geochemical data management and visualization software (ioGAS, GCDKit).
• Strong understanding of ore deposit types and their geochemical footprints.
• Excellent report writing and communication in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and interpret geochemical surveys (soil, stream sediment, rock chip, drill core).
• Analyze and model geochemical data to identify mineralization targets.
• Develop and manage sampling protocols to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with remote teams to integrate geochemical data with other datasets.
• Provide expert interpretation of results for exploration strategy.
• Stay updated on advancements in geochemical exploration techniques.

Skills

Multivariate analysis

Geochemical modeling

ioGAS

GCDKit

Report writing

Remote collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or Geology

Tools

ioGAS

GCDKit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist for a fully remote role, focusing on identifying and evaluating new mineral prospects through geochemical data analysis and modeling across global projects.

The candidate will hold an MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or Geology with at least six years in mineral exploration, expert multivariate analysis skills, and proficiency with ioGAS and GCDKit, collaborating with remote teams to guide exploration strategy and reporting.