What is a mineralogist and how to become one

Key steps to become a mineralogist

1. Explore mineralogist education requirements

   Most common mineralogist degrees

   Bachelor's

   76.9 %

   Master's

   23.1 %

2. Start to develop specific mineralogist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   XRD	35.05%
   Scanning Electron Microscopy	24.34%
   XRF	23.53%
   Core Analysis	17.08%

3. Complete relevant mineralogist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mineralogists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mineralogist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mineralogist resumes.

4. Research mineralogist duties and responsibilities

   • Develop and/or lead short courses and seminars on eolian sedimentology, the characterization of heterogeneous reservoirs and reservoir management.
   • Thin section and SEM descriptions of rocks relate to oil and gas exploration.
   • Recommend changes to concentrator operating procedures base on mineral liberation and composition, grind size, and historical MLA database.
   • Develop and/or lead short courses and seminars on eolian sedimentology, the characterization of heterogeneous reservoirs and reservoir management.

5. Apply for mineralogist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mineralogist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams