Associate Scientist Ii (contract), Conjugation Development

Vaxcyte Inc

San Carlos, California, United States
Hourly: $51ph. - $56ph.; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Bs in chemistry or biochemistry with 2 years experience
Ms in related field with 1 year industry experience
Experience with dialysis and size-exclusion chromatography
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases

Job Summary

  • Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases.
  • The role focuses on the synthesis, purification, and analytical characterization of chemically modified polysaccharides and polysaccharide-protein conjugates.
  • This position requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Matching Summary

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases.

Salary

Hourly: $51/hr. - $56/hr.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry with 2 years experience
  • MS in related field with 1 year industry experience
  • Experience with dialysis and size-exclusion chromatography
  • Knowledge of HPLC, SEC-MALS, and SDS-PAGE methods
  • Strong organizational skills and record-keeping abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience with TFF processes
  • Background in chemical modification of polysaccharides
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment
  • Enthusiasm for learning new technical skills
  • Commitment to integrity and safety protocols

Key Requirements

  • BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of industry experience (or MS with 1 year)
  • Working knowledge of colorimetric assays and HPLC
  • Experience with laboratory-scale protein purification methods

Work Rights

Not specified

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