Chem Lab Technician

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

Chemistry & Engineering form the core of Maverick's applied science engine, turning molecular breakthroughs into deployable technologies. We design and test high-affinity chelators, catalytic systems, and advanced formulations that unlock metals, dissolve mineral structures, and enhance hydrocarbon flow. Our engineers translate these chemistries into real-world systems - reactors, pilot units, and field processes that operate at industrial scale. This team builds the tools that make Maverick's science work in the ground.

The Role

As a Chemistry Lab Technician at Maverick X, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge mineral processing and analytical chemistry. You will support experiments that break down metal-bearing minerals, enrich produced-water brines, upgrade ore samples, and evaluate hydrocarbon release and flow-enhancement chemistries. This position is an opportunity to apply your scientific training to real-world challenges in critical-mineral recovery, oil-field chemistry, and green extraction technologies while developing a strong foundation for a career in sustainable energy materials.

• Optimizing and conducting chemical reactions involving biological mineral processing.
• Monitoring reactions and analyzing both solid and liquid products using analytical instruments such as XRF, LIBS, ICP, XRD, FTIR, and SEM-EDX.
• Managing assigned projects, including formulation assessments, stability studies, and preparing reports, test specifications, and batch records.
• Taking ownership of project tasks, assessing risks, making sound decisions, and consulting with the project team as needed.
• Developing expertise in specialized technical areas and supporting equipment qualification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical systems.
• Compiling and analyzing laboratory data, and presenting findings in team meetings to discuss project progress.
• Collaborating with team members to troubleshoot experimental challenges and propose solutions.
• Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized lab environment

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, geology or a related field.
• Prior research experience in a chemistry or annalticial laboratory or a similar. 
• Familiarity with specialized instrumentation such as XRF, ICP-OES, FTIR, SEM-EDX, and software used in chemical analysis.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experimental procedures and suggest improvements.

• 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 their domain, and take full accountability for the outcomes of their 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 Maverick 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