Research Associate I​/II

About Vaxart:

Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are designed to be administered using pills that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration and eliminate the risk of needle-stick injury. Vaxart believes that its proprietary pill vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications.

Vaxart’s development programs currently include pill vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus and influenza, as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart’s first immune-oncology indication. Vaxart has filed broad domestic and international patent applications covering its proprietary technology and creations for oral vaccination using adenovirus and TLR3 agonists.

We are looking for a Research Associate I/II to join our South San Francisco team. This is an onsite position in our South San Francisco Office.

The Research Associate I/II is responsible for planning and executing immunological assays, with assistance from the manager, to support pre-clinical research and clinical trials, including work with human cells and cell lines, animal models, and in vitro assays. A Research Associate I/II is expected to draw conclusions from their work, recommend new methods when applicable, and support various research projects. We are seeking a self-motivated, organized and energetic Research Associate I/II to join our R&D team to support advancing our vaccine platform in pre-clinical studies and clinical trials.

• Conduct various cell-based and biochemical assays such as ELISA, MSD, ELISpot, flow cytometry, viral plaque assays, and western blots that support the clinical development of our vaccine candidates with minimal supervision.
• Plan, execute experiments, analyze data and interpret results.
• Strong capacity to take on new tasks and techniques with an ability to juggle needs across multiple parallel projects.
• Operate, collaborate and communicate effectively with other R&D team members.
• Support day-to-day operations, service, and troubleshooting for the available equipment in the lab and maintain accurate records of all data and procedures.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and interpret immunological assays.
• Procure, organize, and maintain inventory of materials needed for experiments.
• Assist the R&D team in assay development by recommending improvements to procedures and protocols.
• Capable of working both independently and in a team setting.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in molecular and/or Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in either an academic or industry setting developing and executing a variety of immunoassays.
• Experience with basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques, such PCR/qPCR, western blotting, nucleic acid extraction, and ELISA.
• Hands on experience in mammalian tissue cell culture and sterile technique.
• Experience developing and optimizing laboratory protocols.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Team oriented with strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

• Expertise in flow cytometry-based assays is a major plus.
• Hands-on experience in mammalian tissue cell culture and sterile technique.
• Prior experience of handling human biological specimens and/or working with murine models.
• Experience using Graph Pad Prism software.

In accordance with California’s Pay Transparency law, Vaxart’s base salary range for this position is approximately $70,000-$105,000 USD annually. The actual salary for this role will vary based on a variety of factors including education, job-related knowledge, and experience. This range does not include equity, benefits, bonuses, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

Vaxart offers team members a competitive…