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’s Summer Internship program offers students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience that complements their college curriculum with relevant hands-on work that can shape their future career pathing and interests. 

As a USP Protein Development Intern for Vaxcyte, you will work on a project as outlined below:

· Determine kLa in several vessel configurations (0.3f, ambr250, 50L) using the sulfite depletion method.

· Successful kLa determination will reach comparable numbers to other in-house generated values and/or literature values.

· Tune control loops for DO in the BioFlo controller: compare responsivity in 3L vessel to 50L vessel.

· Successful tuning would create an appropriately damped response to varying DO setpoints after nitrogen sparges.

The Intern will learn and practice: kLa using sulfite depletion method, ordering, and receiving reagents, manipulating the bioflo controller, setting up bioreactor vessels (dasbox, bioflo 3L, 50L), PID tuning of pilot bioflo (DO specifically), reading/defining a protocol, altering control parameters, and building a presentation and sharing results with group members.

Program Details:

Internship will begin in June and will be 8-10 weeks (6-8 hours per day) in duration at our San Carlos, California location. 

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled student with at least 1 year at university completed) with a focus on Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and work quality.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork.
• Enthusiastic-Shows curiosity and is eager to learn.
• Dedicated.

Reports to: Scientist I, Upstream Development

Location: San Carlos, CA

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is $20-$23 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on year of university/college completed. The Summer Internship position will not be eligible for benefits and relocation and housing will not be offered.

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.