Geochemistry Lab Research Scientist

San Francisco, CA (Mission District) · On-site · Full-time

Thunderstone is a deep-tech startup reinventing how the world accesses critical minerals. Traditional mining is excavation-heavy, expensive, and environmentally destructive. We are developing new in-situ mining methods using high-voltage electrical stimulation to unlock metals with dramatically lower energy use, water consumption, and environmental impact.

Our work sits at the intersection of geoscience, chemistry, and applied physics, with active laboratory programs focused on ore permeability, fluid flow, and electrically driven metal extraction.

We are seeking a Research Scientist (MS or PhD level) to support hands-on experimental development, data synthesis, and technical discussion across our core R&D programs.

This role is designed for an early-career scientist who wants to work close to rea...