Conducts fermentation experiments and supports bioprocess development under scientist and engineer guidance. Responsibilities include preparing media, operating and monitoring bench-scale bioreactors, controlling process parameters, aseptic sampling, optimizing media and feeding strategies, maintaining equipment, analyzing fermentation data, supporting scale-up, and documenting results according to SOPs and safety procedures.
The Company
MaverickX is revitalizing critical resource extraction with precision biologics. We are a team of scientists, engineers, and business operators who are bringing cutting-edge biotechnology products to the world’s most critical industries.
The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join our Bioprocess Technical Operations team. Under the guidance of our experienced scientists and engineers, you will gain hands-on experience and develop skills in fermentation and bioprocess development. The Research Associate will contribute to ongoing projects, conduct fermentation experiments as specified, and assist in bioprocess development activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or a related field, along with experience working with microbial cultures and bench-scale fermenters.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and sterilize culture media for fermentation experiments
- Set up, operate, and monitor bench-scale bioreactors/fermenters
- Monitor and control key process parameters, including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, agitation, and aeration
- Perform aseptic sampling and prepare samples for analytical testing
- Support fermentation process development and optimization
- Evaluate media composition and feeding strategies to optimize microbial growth and productivity
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain bioreactors and associated process equipment
- Analyze fermentation data and prepare experimental reports
- Support process scale-up from shake flasks to bench-scale bioreactors
- Follow established SOPs and laboratory safety procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation of experimental procedures, process data, results, and observations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, fermentation, or bioprocess development environment
- Hands-on experience operating bench-scale fermenters or bioreactors, basic understanding of key process parameters
- Experience working with bacterial and other microbial cultures
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and in team 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 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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