Biology Lab Technician

The Company

Maverick

X 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 Maverick

X is where molecular design becomes an 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. 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