Biology Lab Technician - Automation

MaverickX • Austin, TX

8d

About The Position

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 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 looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Automation Technician to join our growing R&D team. In this role, you will support and operate automated liquid handling systems and high-throughput screening workflows that are central to our discovery and development pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about the intersection of biology and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelors in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting using automated liquid handling systems such as Opentrons, Beckman Coulter Biomek, Eppendorf epMotion etc.
• Experience in protein purification techniques and experience with relevant laboratory equipment.
• Genetics lab, Biology Lab, Chemistry 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot liquid handling robots (e.g., Opentrons) for routine and custom assay workflows
• Execute high-throughput screening experiments include compound plating, reagent preparation, and plate-based assay readouts
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and calibration on automated instrumentation and coordinate with vendors for more complex service needs
• Follow and contribute to the development of SOPs, protocols, and logs to ensure reproducibility and compliance
• Assist in data collection, entry, and basic analysis using spreadsheets

Benefits

• Premium Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with best-in-class coverage for you and your family.
• Continuing Education: Dedicated investment in professional development, certifications, and continuous learning to help you master your craft.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and holiday schedule designed to keep you sharp and recharged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level