Associate Engineer II, Conjugation Development

Vaxcyte•San Carlos, CA

1d•$105,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.