# Analytical Applications Engineer at Mariana Minerals

- Company: Mariana Minerals
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://marianaminerals.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Moab, UT
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $85K to $100K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/34857c47-bde0-4dce-933b-f07291b5c999
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-analytical-applications-engineer/

## 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

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