Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline with 2-4 relevant laboratory experience in analytical development, QC, or related field. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, or immunoassays is required.

Experience supporting method development or optimization activities preferred.

Solid understanding of analytical chemistry or biochemistry principles.

Experience with method troubleshooting and data interpretation.

Familiarity with analytical software and data analysis tools.

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

105,300 - $122,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

Analytical Testing & Data Generation

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 or biophysical techniques).

Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and buffers according to established protocols.

Execute assays in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, and applicable quality standards (GLP/GMP as applicable).

Perform data processing and preliminary interpretation; summarize findings for review by senior scientists.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.

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.