Research Associate

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