Lab Technician
Support process development studies and analytical tests as a Process & Lab Technician at Mariana Minerals.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
What you'll build
- Drive ore handling including crushing and sorting
- Prepare samples for analysis
- Perform elemental and compositional analysis
- Document analytical results
- Follow environmental, health, and safety protocols
Must have
- Experience working in minerals processing or similar environments
- Ability to read and follow SOPs and safety guidelines
- Mechanical aptitude and basic mechanical fabrication skills
- Hands-on experience operating analytical equipment
Nice to have
- Familiarity with chemical processing or crushing equipment
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence
Practical constraints
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Work on your feet for extended periods
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Process & Lab Technician at Mariana Minerals is responsible for conducting ore handling and preparing samples for chemical analysis, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results. Key skills include familiarity with analytical techniques like ICP and NMR, as well as experience in minerals processing and chemical operations. This role is suited for individuals with a background in industrial environments and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. The company emphasizes collaboration and a culture of ownership, aiming to innovate within the minerals supply chain.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Mariana Minerals's careers page November 6, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Mariana Minerals: Moab, UT.
Quick facts
- Is the Lab Technician role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Moab, UT.
- Where is the role based?
- Mariana Minerals is hiring for this position in Moab, UT.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Lab Technician role at Mariana Minerals.
From the original posting
As a Process & Lab Technician, you'll support safe, efficient and high-quality process development studies and analytical tests. You'll work closely with R&D and engineering to build, operate and maintain ore leaching columns, and you'll deliver timely, accurate and actionable chemical analysis of ore, process streams and final products. You'll play a critical role in bridging leaching research and lab analytics with plant operations, helping make sure processes are robust, efficient and ready for future development and scale-up. This is a hands-on production lab at a working mine, not a clean lab. Expect dust, noise, acid fumes and mud.
What You’ll Do
Drive ore handling including crushing, sorting by particle size, and taking representative samples
Prepare samples for analysis using techniques such as digestion, dilution, and/or filtration
Perform elemental and compositional analysis of solid and liquid samples using ICP, NMR, XRF, Titrator, or similar analytical techniques
Document analytical results in laboratory information systems and maintain clear experimental records and material metrics using digital tools and software
Follow strict environmental, health, and safety protocols
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in minerals processing, metallurgy, chemicals, specialty materials, or similar industrial environments
Familiarity with chemical processing (pumps, columns, instrumentation, etc) or crushing equipment (crushers, grinders, conveyors, sorters, etc)
Ability to read and follow SOPs, equipment manuals, and safety guidelines
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic mechanical fabrication and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience operating analytical or similar equipment
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams
Commitment to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
Our culture is built on four principles:
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