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Analytical Applications Engineer

Mariana Minerals · Moab, UT · On-site

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About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. Backed by Khosla and a16z.

About the role

This is an internal, cross-site role focused on supporting and advancing analytical capabilities across multiple company locations. The position centers on method development, troubleshooting analytical methodologies, and implementing new instrumentation and procedures. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical expertise with hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to work across diverse lab environments.

What they're looking for

  • What You’ll Do
  • Support and optimize analytical methodologies across multiple Mariana Minerals laboratory sites
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to analytical techniques, data quality, and method performance
  • Lead and support implementation of new instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption, or similar systems)
  • Develop, validate, and standardize analytical methods and workflows
  • Train laboratory personnel on instrumentation, analytical techniques, and best practices
More about this role

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

This is an internal, cross-site role focused on supporting and advancing analytical capabilities across multiple company locations.

The position centers on method development, troubleshooting analytical methodologies, and implementing new instrumentation and procedures. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical expertise with hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to work across diverse lab environments.

What You’ll Do

Support and optimize analytical methodologies across multiple Mariana Minerals laboratory sites

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to analytical techniques, data quality, and method performance

Lead and support implementation of new instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption, or similar systems)

Develop, validate, and standardize analytical methods and workflows

Train laboratory personnel on instrumentation,...

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