# Analytical Systems Specialist / Applications Chemist 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: San Francisco HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $85K to $100K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/261f83b0-8d22-4799-bac5-03396fa519e2?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-analytical-systems-specialist-applications-chemist/

## About the role

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 Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Plant Operations

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