Analytical Lab Chemist
About The Position
Mariana Minerals is seeking a detail-oriented, senior-level Analytical Lab Chemist to join its laboratory team. The role focuses on high-quality sample preparation and routine analytical testing. The ideal candidate is a disciplined scientist who prioritizes laboratory safety, enjoys hands-on analytical work, and has a foundational understanding of spectroscopic instrumentation and other chemical analysis equipment. Mariana Minerals describes itself as a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company working to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense technologies. Its approach combines industry expertise with software, automation, and data-driven decision-making. The company’s culture emphasizes safety, ownership, simplifying and automating work, and open collaboration.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in wet chemistry techniques, including pipetting, titration, and acid digestion.
- Familiarity with the principles of analytical instrumentation.
- Knowledge of EPA, ISO, or GLP/GMP standards.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
- Commitment to collaborative teamwork and willingness to learn new skills.
- Commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to SOPs, chemical hygiene plans, and PPE requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience or academic exposure to titration, Flame AA, ICP-OES/MS, or XRF.
Responsibilities
- Follow standard operating procedures, chemical hygiene plans, and personal protective equipment requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, manage chemical inventory, and dispose of waste according to regulatory standards.
- Prepare various sample matrices through weighing, digestion, dilution, and filtration while preventing cross-contamination.
- Assist with operation, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
- Accurately record experimental observations and raw data in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or lab notebooks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
