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, periodontitis 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 a Scientist II who will contribute to the research and development of a novel bacterial polysaccharide conjugate vaccine. The candidate will work within the Research Department to perform analytical assays and characterization testing for in-process intermediates and drug substances. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to routine in-house testing, sample analysis, data reporting, instrument purchase, qualification, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as lab safety etc. You will be working with a cross-functional team to streamline core analytical characterization technologies to meet the vaccine pipeline development timeline, some of which include: HPLC-SEC, RP-HPLC, SEC-MALS, GCMS or HPAEC-PAD, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, colorimetric plate-based assays, BCA, Anthrone, PicoGreen, ELISA, MSD, DSF, CE-SDS, and CE-IEF.
Additionally, the candidate will have opportunities to interface with external collaborators, participate in team meetings, present data to outside collaborators and senior management, and author internal and external publications.
Reports to: Group Leader, Research
Location: San Carlos, CA
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range: $130,000 – $144,000
Vaxcyte, Inc.
825 Industrial Road, Suite 300
San Carlos, CA 94070
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.
