vaxcyte

Scientist II, Analytical Development for Raw Materials

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At a Glance

Location
San Carlos, California, United States
Experience
2–5 years
Compensation
uity component. Salary Range: $146,000 – $171,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges
Posted
2026-02-23T13:52:46-05:00

Key Requirements

Certifications

  • GMP

Domain Knowledge

  • Biotech
  • Education
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Regulatory

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

titive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. $146,000 – $1

Requirements

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field with 2-5 years of industry experience; MS with 7+ years of industry experience; BS with 10+ years of industry experience in Pharma/Biotech. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Extensive hands-on experience in a wide range of analytical techniques, such as UV-Vis, HPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE, icIEF, LC-MS, GC-MS, enzyme kinetics, colorimetric and fluorescent plate-based assays, ELISA, Western Blot, PCR, etc.

Adeptness in learning: given the broad range of molecular structures and analytical methods involved, the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies is paramount.

Ability to analyze complex problems, identify potential solutions, and make informed decisions is critical for the success of this role.

Familiar with regulatory standards and quality systems (e.g., GLP, GMP)

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and to consistently meet aggressive timelines while prioritizing tasks for multiple projects.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

$146,000 – $171,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

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.

Responsibilities

Independently perform method development for a wide range of analytical techniques used in raw material testing for both quality control and characterization, supporting pre-clinical and clinical projects.

Support method transfer to external contract testing labs; design and perform studies to assist troubleshooting of QC testing, method qualification/validation or issues related to the methods as needed.

Perform analytical testing, data analysis and interpretation and present in various project and functional team meetings.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project timelines and goals.

Maintain thorough and accurate records of laboratory work.

Author analytical documents including but not limited to test method, protocols, and reports.