Mariana Minerals
Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist
$85K–$100K
San Francisco HQ +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco HQ
Houston, TX - Experience
- Hands-on experience through research, internships, or work; recent graduates are welcome.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
About the job
Supports Mariana Minerals’ lab sites by troubleshooting analytical instruments and methods, bringing systems online, standardizing workflows, and training lab personnel.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot instruments, analytical techniques, data quality, and method performance across lab sites.
- Implement, program, and maintain instrumentation; develop and standardize methods and workflows.
- Train lab personnel, document methods and SOPs, and recommend improvements to analytical systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, AA, or similar instrumentation through research, internships, or work.
- Strong understanding of analytical techniques, sample preparation, and data interpretation; mechanical aptitude with tools and basic diagnostic equipment.
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Method development, validation, or optimization experience.
- Familiarity with instrument hardware such as plasma systems, optics, vacuum systems, or fluidics.
Pay
$85K – $100K USD base salary
Tools
IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, AA, multimeters
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