Analytical Chemist – Instrumentation & Systems | San Francisco, CA

Mineral Processing and Metallurgy
California, United States
May 19, 2026
$85,000 - $100,000 / year
Full-time
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Job Description

Company: Mariana Minerals
Location: San Francisco, California, United States (On-site)
Category: Mineral Processing and Metallurgy
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 / year

Job Summary
Mariana Minerals is seeking an Analytical Chemist – Instrumentation & Systems to support and advance analytical capabilities across multiple company laboratory sites.

This role focuses on method development, analytical troubleshooting, instrumentation implementation, workflow standardization, and technical support for laboratory teams involved in critical minerals processing and refinement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and optimize analytical methodologies across multiple Mariana Minerals laboratory sites
  • Troubleshoot issues related to analytical techniques, data quality, and method performance
  • Lead and support implementation of new analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption, or similar systems
  • Develop, validate, and standardize analytical methods and laboratory workflows
  • Train laboratory personnel on instrumentation, analytical techniques, and best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve analytical efficiency and data reliability
  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to existing analytical systems
  • Maintain documentation for methods, SOPs, and internal technical guidance
  • Provide internal technical support for complex analytical challenges
  • Work across diverse lab environments and support analytical operations at multiple sites

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Hands-on experience with ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption, or similar analytical instrumentation preferred
  • Strong understanding of analytical techniques, sample preparation, and data interpretation
  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, instrumentation components, and basic diagnostics equipment
  • Experience using diagnostics equipment such as multimeters or voltmeters preferred
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and support internal teams
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites
  • Ability to travel up to 75%, primarily within the continental United States
  • Willingness to travel internationally on occasion as needed

What We Can Offer You

  • Opportunity to support analytical systems for critical minerals sourcing, processing, and refinement
  • Hands-on work with advanced laboratory instrumentation and analytical methodologies
  • Cross-site role supporting multiple laboratory environments and technical teams
  • Mission-driven culture focused on ownership, automation, collaboration, and innovation
  • Equity participation as part of the compensation package

Why This Role Matters
This role is important to strengthening analytical reliability, laboratory performance, and data quality across Mariana Minerals’ critical minerals operations.

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👉 Apply online: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/34857c47-bde0-4dce-933b-f07291b5c999

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