Associate Scientist II

San Carlos, California

Vaxcyte, Inc.
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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, periodontitis 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.
Essential Functions:
    • Execution of laboratory methods for protein expression and purification including cell-free protein expression, affinity, ion exchange, and size exclusion chromatography, SDS-PAGE, UV spectroscopy.
    • Execution of laboratory methods for polysaccharide purification including ion exchange chromatography and tangential flow filtration (TFF).
    • Preparation of materials needed for routine laboratory practices such as buffers and analytical standards.
    • Perform data analysis and present data in team meetings.
    • Work within a team environment and provide support to further team projects.

Requirements:
    • BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with 2 years of industrial experience.
    • Experience with Cytiva AKTA chromatography system is a plus.
    • Highly organized, strong attention to details and excellent record keeping/documentation abilities.
    • Critical thinking and ability to analyze data.
    • Eager and able to learn and understand new concepts.

Reports to: Scientist I, Research

Location: San Carlos, CA

Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $89,000 - $102,000

Vaxcyte, Inc.
825 Industrial Road, Suite 300
San Carlos, CA 94070

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.
Date Posted: 24 October 2024
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