The R&D Technician executes designed experiments and operates chemical processing equipment to advance Mariana Minerals' hydrometallurgical and purification technologies. This hands-on role focuses on running DOE protocols, operating tank reactors and purification systems, and analyzing data to optimize extraction and separation processes for critical minerals.

Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) protocols for chemical processing, extraction, and purification

Operate tank reactors, filtration systems, separation equipment, and purification units at bench and pilot scale

Prepare chemical solutions and reagents according to experimental specifications

Monitor and control process parameters: temperature, pH, flow rates, residence time, and reagent dosing

Perform systematic sampling and material handling throughout process streams

Collect experimental data including process parameters, weights, volumes, and analytical results

Analyze data using Excel and statistical tools to evaluate performance and identify optimization opportunities

Generate clear data visualizations, charts, and summary reports

Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and digital documentation

Support DOE planning and multi-variable optimization studies

Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of processing equipment

R&D Technician

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Company

Marianaminerals

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