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:
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.
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.
MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making. Summary: Vaxcyte is seeking a talented and experienced Scientist I to join the Upstream Process Development group within the Protein Development and CMC team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team with a mission to establish a new bacterial fermentation development lab and pilot plant at Vaxcyte.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
Hands-on experience executing primary recovery experiments for bioreactor processes at benchtop and/or pilot scale. A clear communicator with strong organizational and planning skills. A team player who works seamlessly with others, speaks up, and remains focused on achieving the best results to achieve company goals. Essential Functions: Lead laboratory activities related to benchtop scale primary recovery experiments for cell free protein synthesis. Lead development of primary recovery scale-up/down models to support technology transfer and manufacturing activities. Generate and analyze experimental data and present results at internal project meetings. Take an active role in technical documentation initiatives, including authorship of SOPs, technical reports, and ELN and database management. Requirements: BS in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant Pharma/Biotech industry experience, or MS with 3+ years of relevant Pharma/Biotech industry experience, or PhD with 0+ years of Pharma/Biotech industry experience but relevant academic experience. Hands-on experience in primary recovery unit operations such as homogenization, continuous centrifugation, and depth filtration. Experience with fermentation and bioreactor operation a plus. Familiarity with DoE (Design of Experiments) principles and software. Familiarity with regulatory requirements of biotherapeutics. Late-stage process characterization experience is a plus. Eagerness and ability to learn and understand new concepts. Reports to: Senior Scientist, Upstream Development, Protein Development and Manufacturing
Location: San Carlos, CA
Compensation: The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range: $125,000 – $130,000
Send resumes to: 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.
