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MaverickX

Provides lixiviants for mineral recovery

Lab Technician

Translational Research & Bench BiologyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.
  • Experience with protein purification techniques and relevant laboratory equipment.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks effectively, pivot tasks quickly, and support interdisciplinary efforts.

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 and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Author and update standard operating procedures as needed.
  • Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately.
  • 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.

About the Company

MaverickX

Provides lixiviants for mineral recovery

MaverickX develops chemical technologies for mineral and energy extraction, offering LithX and PetroX to boost metal recovery from low-grade ores and legacy stockpiles. LithX is a ambient-temperature lixiviant that dissolves metals without added acid or high-pressure systems and can fit into existing mining flowsheets; PetroX is a synthetic enzyme that solubilizes hard rock ores at low temperatures to extract metals like lithium. The company differentiates itself by delivering chemistry-based solutions that require little capital and energy, targeting complex ore bodies and integrating with current workflows, backed by YC funding and a growing seed round. Its goal is to enable scalable recovery of metals such as copper, gold, lithium, and other critical metals while improving efficiency in oil and gas operations and reducing energy use.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$7.6M
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
2022

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