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 looking for an energetic and talented individual to join our analytical development team. The primary responsibilities for the successful candidate will include method development, sample testing, analyzing data, and authorizing protocols and reports.
Essential Functions:

• Assist in analytical method development of new assays.
• Perform analytical testing, data analysis and present in team meetings.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of laboratory work.
• Support daily lab operations, sample inventory and sample shipment.
• Author analytical documents including but not limited to test method, protocols, and reports.

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry preferred, Organic / Biochemistry considered, with 2-6 years of relevant industry experience or MS with 1-4 years.
• Experience in chemical and biological assays such as colorimetric/ fluorometric microplate assays, HPLC, CE, UV-Vis, ELISA and LC-MS.
• Understanding of basic principles of analytical method development/ validation/ qualification concepts.
• Attention to detail and excellent skills in record keeping/documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats.
• This position is a lab-based role and requires onsite presence.

Reports to: Associate Director, Analytical Development, Raw Materials
Location: San Carlos, CA
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range: $105,000 - $114,000
Send resumes to:
careers@vaxcyte.com
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.