Biology Lab Technician Job at MaverickX, Austin, TX

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  • MaverickX
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

The Company

MaverickX is engineering the future of chemistry for natural resource extraction. We are intensely focused on bringing economic value to our customers, shareholders, and employees - while solving pressing resource challenges facing the United States and the world.

The Team

Biology at MaverickX is where molecular design becomes industrial impact. Our team engineers microbes, designs novel proteins, and builds genetic systems that power everything from critical mineral extraction to next-generation chemical production. We work across protein engineering, synthetic biology, and high-throughput screening to create biological tools that operate in extreme environments and at field scale. Then we do the hard part: producing at industrial scale in our 40,000L reactors. If you want to design molecules that reshape energy and mining, this is where it happens.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented lab technician to join our dynamic team. Under the guidance of our experienced biologists, you will gain hands-on experience and develop skills in protein research, genetic engineering, bioproduction and scale-up and development. The technician will contribute to ongoing projects, conduct experiments as specified, and assist in protein research activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, as well as experience working with bacterial cultures.

Responsibilities
  • Run agarose gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis.
  • Run protein gels for detection and analysis.
  • Prepare and maintain buffers, reagents, and other laboratory solutions.
  • Prepare and sterilize culture media.
  • Grow bacterial cultures for various experiments.
  • Perform transformations.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including electrophoresis chambers, centrifuges, sterilizers, and spectrophotometers.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Document all experimental procedures, results, and observations meticulously.
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize purification processes and troubleshoot issues.
  • Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
  • Assist in ordering and inventory management of laboratory supplies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.
  • Experience in protein purification techniques and experience with relevant laboratory equipment.
  • Genetics lab, Bio Lab, Chem lab required courses
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and procedures.

Our Values
  • Customer First: Our first and foremost priority is to give customers technology that makes their business more valuable. There is no deviation from this north star
  • Play to Win: This is a professional team, not a family. Hardcore work ethic is a baseline; Measurable impact is how we define success
  • Extreme Ownership: We are self-starters who learn voraciously, master their domain, and take full accountability for the outcomes of their work
  • Relentless Execution: A good idea is meaningless until it is solving a customer problem. Moving with speed, focus, and determination is how we win in our industry
  • Radical Candor: Focused, direct, and impactful communication is our language. No time for beating around the bush
  • Shared Success: Meaningful equity participation for employees means that when Maverick wins, everyone wins
  • Uncompromised Integrity: We do first class business in a first class way, while staying loyal to our customers, shareholders, employees, and country

Job Tags

Full time,

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