vaxcyte
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development
At a Glance
- Location
- San Carlos, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- uity component. Salary Range: $165,000 - $193,000 We are an equal opportunity e
- Posted
- 2026-02-27T21:51:42-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Education
- Pharmaceutical
Benefits & Perks
titive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. $165,000 - $1
Requirements
PhD, MS or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. PhD with 5+ years; MS with 10+ years; BS with 13+ years of relevant industry experience in analytical development, QC, or related field. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
Extensive hands-on experience across a broad analytical technique, such as UV-Vis, HPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE, icIEF, Liquid chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, enzyme kinetics, colorimetric and fluorescent plate-based assays, ELISA, Western Blot, and PCR.
Experience leading method development or optimization activities preferred.
Deep expertise in analytical chemistry/biochemistry with broad understanding across platforms.
Recognized technical leader in troubleshooting complex, cross-cutting assay/instrument/system issues; drives investigations to root cause and establishes preventive controls.
Advanced capability in data analysis and interpretation, including method performance characterization, statistical evaluation, and automation/standardization of data workflows where appropriate.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
$165,000 - $193,000
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
Method Development & Troubleshooting
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for method development, optimization and qualification/validation readiness.
Define development strategies and experimental roadmaps, identify critical method attributes, set robustness/qualification approaches, and drive alignment with program and regulatory expectations.
Lead complex troubleshooting and investigations across assays and instrumentation; establish root-cause and preventive controls, and mentor others in problem-solving.
Lead authorship and review of methods, SOPs, protocols, and technical reports; set documentation standards and ensure consistency and readiness for audits/inspections.
Team Collaboration