Operations Associate - Facilities

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

Research & development at Vaxess is cross‑disciplinary, integrating mechanical, industrial, biomedical, and chemical engineering with chemistry, biology, and human factors to address important unmet medical needs. We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated engineer to join our growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build manufacturing capacity from the ground up to bring innovative technology to the global vaccine and therapeutic market.

Vaxess Manufacturing Tour

• Provide support for the overall lab environment, ensuring proper functioning of utilities, lab equipment and life safety systems
• Perform facility & safety inspections including chemical, biological and universal waste consolidation
• Perform equipment installations, qualifications and calibrations for lab & facility equipment/casework
• Provide support to various facilities administration duties including but not limited to external vendor
• Provide support to consumable, chemical and off‑site storage inventories
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support product development and manufacturing activities
• Maintain necessary certifications DOT, RCRA, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.

• 2-4 years’ experience as on-site technician working in an industrial R&D, Quality Control or Manufacturing lab
• High school Diploma/GED is required, BS in STEM degree is a plus
• Ability to lift 50 Lbs. & work across multiple sites
• Familiarity with Lab standards, compressed gas and laboratory utilities, generators, HVAC, IT & access control
• Familiarity or experience working in GxP, a cleanroom and/or a biomedical laboratory environment
• Excellent time and project management skills and proven ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to build, repair and maintain equipment, fixtures and furniture
• Demonstrated abilities to learn new skills and fields, creatively solve challenging technical problems, think independently, and work collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary teams
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to positively impact global human health

Vaxess is building a team of exceptional people to rapidly advance product development. We work closely as a team and thrive in a dynamic, exciting, and engaging work environment. If you’re interested in joining the Vaxess team, please submit your CV/resume to