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# Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist

- **Company:** Mariana Minerals
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Integrity
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff7992c687cfdef4

## About the Role

* 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), * Able to lift up to 25 lbs

## Description

* 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, * 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