Where is the role based?

Mariana Minerals is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AA, IC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF.

What seniority level is this role?

Mariana Minerals targets junior candidates for this position.

Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist at Mariana Minerals

Joblaze summary

In the role of Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist at Mariana Minerals, the individual will travel to various lab sites to troubleshoot and enhance analytical instruments and methods. Key skills include hands-on experience with techniques such as ICP-OES and XRF, along with a solid understanding of data interpretation and method validation. This position is well-suited for recent graduates in analytical chemistry or related fields who possess mechanical aptitude and enjoy problem-solving. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve analytical efficiency and data reliability.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Mariana Minerals's careers page October 21, 2026.
ICP-MS appears in 0.4% of 489 comparable junior other roles in United States; XRF appears in 0.2% of 489 comparable junior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist role remote?: It's hybrid — Mariana Minerals expects some on-site time in San Francisco, United States.
Where is the role based?: Mariana Minerals is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AA, IC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF.
What seniority level is this role?: Mariana Minerals targets junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist role at Mariana Minerals.

From the original posting

Join our Analytical Group as an Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist, the person we send when a lab needs help. This is a cross-site role based in San Francisco or Houston. You’ll travel to Mariana Minerals labs to troubleshoot instruments and methods, bring new systems online and train the teams who run them, starting with our Lithium One facility. It’s more than running instruments: you’ll learn how they work, how to fix them and how to program them. Between assignments, you’ll work out of the lab closest to you. Recent graduates in analytical chemistry are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, salaried role reporting to our analytical lead.

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

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field (recent graduates welcome)
Hands-on experience through research, internships or work 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 (e.g., multimeters)
Enjoys figuring out why an instrument or result isn’t right
Able to clearly train and support teams at different sites
Able to work independently on the road and collaboratively with each lab team
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred

Method development, validation or optimization experience
Familiarity with instrument hardware (plasma systems, optics, vacuum systems, fluidics)

Travel

Based in San Francisco or Houston; between site visits, you’ll work out of the Mariana lab closest to you
Travel within the US approximately 50% of the time, up to 75% at times
Initial training may take place at our Utah or San Francisco labs

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

Regular work with chemicals and lab instrumentation; standard lab PPE required
Able to lift up to 25 lbs

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Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist

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