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KoBold MetalsSenior Geochemist
KoBold Metals operates as a private mineral exploration company that applies artificial intelligence models and novel sensors to discover metals like copper and lithium. The organization…
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KoBold Metals operates as a private mineral exploration company that applies artificial intelligence models and novel sensors to discover metals like copper and lithium. The organization manages a diverse portfolio of international exploration programs across multiple continents. The company seeks a Senior Geochemist to serve as an embedded technical expert across exploration initiatives in North America, Europe, and Africa. Reporting to the Principal Geochemist, this professional plans and executes sampling…
Job Description
KoBold Metals operates as a private mineral exploration company that applies artificial intelligence models and novel sensors to discover metals like copper and lithium. The organization manages a diverse portfolio of international exploration programs across multiple continents.
The company seeks a Senior Geochemist to serve as an embedded technical expert across exploration initiatives in North America, Europe, and Africa. Reporting to the Principal Geochemist, this professional plans and executes sampling programs, provides immediate insights to influence active fieldwork, and collaborates with data scientists and software engineers to develop analytical tools. The position suits an experienced geoscientist comfortable with international travel, dynamic environments, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
This role offers a US base salary range of $140,000 to $185,000 per year, accompanied by equity and benefits such as a 401(k) matching program. The workplace operates on a remote-first model, though personnel must maintain legal authorization to work in specific countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Finland, Sweden, or Botswana, and must be available for international travel to project sites.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize health and safety, environmental standards, and community relations across all tasks
- Embed within regional exploration programs to deliver rapid geochemical insights that guide field decisions
- Design surface sampling protocols suited for various terrains, regolith types, and mineral systems
- Manage drilling program sampling intervals, preparation protocols, quality control, and assay reviews
- Apply and audit company geochemical standards in the field and resolve routine control issues
- Collaborate with science teams to interpret multi-element datasets and perform lithogeochemical classifications
- Evaluate legacy and third-party geochemical data during property acquisitions and due diligence
- Contribute to target ranking alongside geologists, geophysicists, and data scientists
- Train field personnel in leading-practice sampling techniques and contribute to standard operating procedures
- Participate in practical trials of portable XRF, in-field sample preparation, and emerging methods
- Manage an international travel and deployment schedule alongside project leadership
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working in the mineral exploration industry
- Strong technical knowledge of multiple ore deposit types and mineral systems
- Hands-on experience designing and executing surface geochemical programs and orientation work
- Experience managing the geochemical components of drilling programs from protocol to interpretation
- Practical command of quality control, reference materials, duplicate design, and the Theory of Sampling
- Proficiency in generative analysis for integrating and modeling multi-element datasets
- Baseline proficiency in standard desktop software such as ArcGIS or QGIS, and dedicated software like ioGAS
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical problems and collaborate across disciplines
- Valid passport and willingness to undertake extended international travel to global exploration sites
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of a programming or scripting language like Python or R applied to geochemical data
- Familiarity with geostatistics and compositional data analysis
- Experience with portable XRF and in-field sample preparation
- Background in environmental geochemistry, baseline surveys, and waste or tailings characterization
- International experience in regions such as the Central African Copperbelt or central African and Namibian pegmatite provinces
- Professional registration or chartership including CGeol, FAusIMM, EurGeol, or SACNASP
- Working proficiency in French
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary between USD 140,000 and 185,000 per year
- Equity
- 401(k) matching
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
KoBold Metals operates as a remote-first workplace for this role. However, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Finland, Sweden, or Botswana, and must be able to travel internationally to project sites.
What is the salary and benefits package?
The US base salary range for this full-time exempt position is $140,000 to $185,000 per year, plus equity and benefits including 401(k) matching. If you are based outside the US, the pay is benchmarked against the local market rather than directly converted.
What are the travel expectations for this role?
The position requires planning and managing a demanding international travel and deployment schedule to project sites across North America, Europe, and Africa.
How do I apply for this position?
You can submit your application directly through the career link provided on the company website at https://koboldmetals.com/careers/.
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