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Research Associate
MaverickX · Austin, TX, United States
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Run agarose gel electrophoresis for DNA 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
- Author and update SOPs as needed
- 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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting
- Experience in protein purification techniques and with relevant laboratory equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Ability to pivot tasks quickly
- Willing to support interdisciplinary efforts
- 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 our domain, and take full accountability for the outcomes of our 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 MaverickX 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
Benefits
- At Maverick X, our compensation packages reflect our recognition of the value our employees bring to our success and our commitment to recruiting top talent. We cater our benefits to ensure our team succeeds both in and out of the office
- Premium health insurance: With medical, dental, and optical options, we offer some of the best coverage on the market
- Continuing education: We take employee development seriously and strive to unlock our team’s full potential through continuous learning initiatives
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