vaxcyte
Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development
At a Glance
- Location
- San Carlos, California, United States
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Compensation
- uity component. Salary Range: $105,000 – $123,000 We are an equal opportunity e
- Posted
- 2026-03-02T17:44:59-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Education
- Pharmaceutical
Benefits & Perks
titive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. $105,000 – $1
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline with 2+ years, or Master’s degree with 1+ years of 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.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
$105,000 – $123,000
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
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.