Research Associate I or II - Particle Characterization

Vitri Vax, Inc. Research Associate I or II - Particle Characterization, Boulder, CO, Full time

Vitri Vax, Inc. is creating thermostable, single-injection vaccines using an innovative technology platform called ALTA®. Fundamentally, ALTA® products are formulations of antigens that use an innovative manufacturing process combining particle engineering technologies from the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. Thermostable, single-injection products will revolutionize the vaccine industry and have attracted significant industry, government, and philanthropic interest. Learn more about Vitri Vax by visiting our website at  If you are interested in joining Vitri Vax, Inc.,

we are always looking for talented individuals. Below is one opportunity to help make vaccines accessible to everyone. See all opportunities at Vitri Vax, Inc: HERE The RAI or RAII position Research Associate I-II in Particle Characterization in the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) group is responsible for developing and applying analytical methods to characterize spray dried and ALTA® products and in-process materials containing a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

The Research Associate I-II must adapt and apply typical particle analysis for pharmaceutical products. This role reports to a VP of CMC and will work with a team of scientists and research associates for analytical and study execution. This is a full-time position, located in Boulder, Colorado.

Eliminating Barriers to Global Vaccination Vitri Vax , Inc. is a formulation technology company engineering innovative solutions to maximize global accessibility and utility of human and animal vaccines – vaccines that save lives and protect our world from preventable disease.

• Executes various particle characterization assays
• Remains up to date on particle characterization techniques and coordinates testing by third parties as needed.
• Maintains and calibrates analytical instruments.
• Independently executes and authors reports summarizing material properties of ALTA® particles, intermediates and processes.
• Executes methods and trains staff in methods for routine use and supports investigations when material or methods deviate from expectations.
• Works effectively and enthusiastically in cross-functional teams to complete partner projects under aggressive timelines
• Supports investigations of ALTA® manufacturing processes.
• Ensures that methods and equipment are fit-for-purpose.
• Adheres to Company policies and safety guidelines.

• Must be able to perform the responsibilities and duties listed above
• A Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field
• Technical skills and experience designing, qualifying, validating, transferring, and troubleshooting analytical methods.
• Experience with a variety of general particle analytical techniques (i.e. Karl Fisher, surface area analysis, SEM, density, ICP-MS, AAS, powder flowability and friability, etc.).
• Background working with lyophilized or spray dried pharmaceutical products, particularly with proteins, lipids, and/or mRNA lyophilization preferred
• Understanding of ICH Q8, Q9, and Q10 and Quality by Design preferred.
• Proficient in the use of statistical analysis methods and standard office tools like Excel and Word.

All Vitri Vax employees are expected to share the following values.

Integrity

We are team players who say what we do and do what we say. We respect our obligations and are transparent in our communication. We present all data factually. When presented with ambiguous situations, we strive to do the right thing

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