Vaxcyte

Vaxcyte

Scientist I (Contract), Analytical Development

San Carlos, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
ForecastingProcurementGMPMass SpectrometryProtein AnalysisWestern BlottingCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked.
  • Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning.
  • Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate critical method parameters and define appropriate system suitability and control strategies.
  • Troubleshoot assay and instrument performance issues using a structured approach; interpret data to identify likely root causes, implement corrective actions, and document outcomes and recommendations.
  • Support and/or execute method transfer activities, including protocol preparation, training support, execution at receiving labs, and resolution of transfer issues.
  • Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to define analytical plans, meet project timelines, and deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using modern analytical methods (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, SEC, CE, UV-Vis, ELISA, electrophoresis, plate-based assays, and other biochemical/biophysical techniques).

Requirements

  • PhD, MS or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • PhD with 1-2 years
  • MS with 5+ years
  • BS with 8+ years of relevant industry experience in analytical development, QC, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry/biochemistry principles with demonstrated application to assay development and control strategies.
  • Proven ability to independently troubleshoot non-routine assay and instrument issues using structured root-cause analysis and data-driven decision making.

Nice to have

  • Experience independently driving method development or optimization activities preferred.

Company info

  • $62.00/hr. - $68.00/hr. (SF Bay Area).
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
  • Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

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