Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry

MaverickX
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Data integrity","Precision work","Written communication","Verbal communication"]

Support and operate automated liquid handling systems and high-throughput screening workflows for analytical chemistry R&D. Conduct sample preparation and dosing treatments and run FTIR and ICP-OES analyses while maintaining instrumentation, troubleshooting robots, and coordinating vendor service as needed. Contribute to SOP/protocol and log development for reproducibility and compliance, perform accurate data collection and basic analysis in spreadsheets, and ensure lab organization and BSL-2 safety standards.

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Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry

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Job Summary

Support and operate automated liquid handling systems and high-throughput screening workflows for analytical chemistry R&D. Conduct sample preparation and dosing treatments and run FTIR and ICP-OES analyses while maintaining instrumentation, troubleshooting robots, and coordinating vendor service as needed. Contribute to SOP/protocol and log development for reproducibility and compliance, perform accurate data collection and basic analysis in spreadsheets, and ensure lab organization and BSL-2 safety standards.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated liquid handling robots (e.g., Opentrons) for routine and custom assay workflows.
  • •Execute high-throughput screening experiments, including sample preparation, dosing treatments, and FTIR and ICP-OES analyses.
  • •Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on instrumentation and coordinate with vendors for more complex service.
  • •Follow and contribute to SOP/protocol and logs to ensure reproducibility and compliance.
  • •Collect and enter data, perform basic analysis using spreadsheets, support inventory audits, and maintain a clean, organized BSL-2 lab environment.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, geochemistry, biology, or a related field.
  • •2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, ideally with automated liquid handling systems (Opentrons, Beckman Coulter Biomek, or Eppendorf epMotion).
  • •Experience performing analytical chemistry techniques using relevant laboratory equipment.
  • •Strong attention to detail with accurate recordkeeping and a focus on data integrity and precision.
  • •Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and ability to work independently and with a team.
Experience:2+ years
Education:Bachelor's in biochemistry, chemistry, geochemistry, biology, or a related field
Skills:Attention to detailData integrityPrecision workWritten communicationVerbal communication
Tech Stack:OpentronsBeckman Coulter BiomekEppendorf epMotionFTIRICP-OESBSL-2Microsoft office suiteGoogle suiteSpreadsheetsSOPs

Company Brief

MaverickX
MaverickX provides influencer marketing services and a platform to connect brands with creators, offering campaign management, creator discovery, and performance analytics to optimize social and creator-led marketing initiatives.
Industry: Influencer & Creator Economy
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