Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development, Raw Materials (contract)

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind! 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.    WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:   *RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.   *AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.   *LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.   *MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary: Vaxcyte is looking for an energetic and talented individual to join our analytical development team. The primary responsibilities for the successful candidate will include method development, sample testing, analyzing data, and authorizing protocols and reports. Essential Functions: Assist in analytical method development of new assays.

Perform analytical testing, data analysis and present in team meetings. Maintain thorough and accurate records of laboratory work. Support daily lab operations, sample inventory and sample shipment. Author analytical documents including but not limited to test method, protocols, and reports.

Requirements

  BS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry preferred, Organic / Biochemistry considered, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or MS with 1+ years of experience. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered. Experience in chemical and biological assays such as colorimetric/ fluorometric microplate assays, PCR/qPCR, HPLC, CE, UV-Vis, ELISA and LC-MS.

Understanding of basic principles of analytical method development/ validation/ qualification concepts. Attention to detail and excellent skills in record keeping/documentation. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats. This position is a lab-based role and requires onsite presence.

Reports to: Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, Raw Materials   Location: San Carlos, CA   Expected Contract Length: 12 Months   Hourly Range: $51.00 - $56.00  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.  

Vaxcyte is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel vaccines to address infectious diseases.