Vaxcyte

Vaxcyte

Associcate Scientist II (Contract), Drug Product Analytics

San Carlos, California, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 hours ago
RESTData AnalysisExcelMolecular BiologyCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsGxP

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

  • Execute routine studies to support internal release, development, and stability samples using a variety of analytical techniques, particularly multiplexed immunoassays (such as MSD) across Drug Product working groups, ensuring high-quality data generation and reporting.
  • Design and execute periodic testing of critical assay reagents, such as antibodies, QC samples, calibrators amongst others.
  • Analyze and interpret complex assay data, identify trends or deviations, and communicate findings to project teams to support development decisions
  • Support the Vaxcyte PCV and VAXA1 products, external analytical, and manufacturing CMOs to enable tech transfer and implementation of processes and analytical methods.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with executing workflows on automated liquid handling platforms.
  • Experience analyzing and visualizing bioassay data using software tools such as Excel, Prism, JMP, or equivalent statistical/data analysis platforms
  • The candidate will preferably have established practical experience in the analytical characterization of large biomolecular Drug Products in pre-filled syringes and vials.
  • Experience with other bioanalytical assays and plate-based assays pertinent to product release testing and long-term stability studies will be considered an advantage.
  • The candidate should have high degrees of both flexibility and organizational skills as well as an eagerness and ability to learn, to effectively navigate Vaxcyte's multiple projects and timelines.

Nice to have

  • Vaxcyte is looking for an energetic and talented individual to join our Drug Product Development team.
  • Experience in analyzing vaccine and adjuvant-containing formulations is a plus.
  • This position is for a lab-based scientific role and requires excellent scientific judgement, independence, rigor, and thorough record-keeping.
  • BSc or MSc in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field preferred, with minimum 2-4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industries.

Benefits

  • Vaxcyte is looking for a flexible individual who would be comfortable working on multiple projects at once, with fluid prioritization to enable aggressive timelines.

Company info

  • $51/hr. - 56/hr.
  • 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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