Associate Engineer II, Conjugation Development

Overview

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, 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.

Vaxcyte is looking for an energetic and talented Associate Engineer II, Conjugation Development who will contribute to the development of a robust process for generating Vaxcyte’s proprietary pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. The successful candidate will be proficient in basic laboratory techniques and be responsible for the support of the team in the execution of large and complex experimentation. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, must be a collaborative team player, has a strong desire to learn new techniques and concepts, and be committed to Vaxcyte mission.

• Prepare samples for analysis, execute analytical procedures according to the SOP, and perform data analysis.
• Provide assay supports to Conjugation Development team.
• Contribute to CMO Manufacturing oversight via document review.
• Present/communicate data to the Conjugation Development team.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC instruments.
• Analyse data using appropriate software tools. Interpret, communicate, and present data.
• Assist with authoring and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Document results of analyses and experiments with an electronic notebook system.

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field with minimum 2 years of industry experience, or MS degree with minimum 1 years of industry experience.
• Prior hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.
• Hands on experience with analytical methods including Colorimetric Assays, HPLC-SEC, SEC-MALS, and SDS-PAGE is desired.
• Experience with purification methods such as Dialysis, HPLC, or Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) is a plus.
• Highly organized, strong attention to details and excellent record keeping/documentation abilities.
• Critical thinking and ability to analyse data.
• Eager and able to learn and understand new concepts with ease.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Committed to upholding high standards of integrity, professionalism, and safety in all aspects of work.

• Reports to:
  
  Staff Engineer, Conjugation Development
• Location:
  
  San Carlos, CA
• Compensation:
  The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
• Salary Range: $105,000 – $122,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

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.