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Scientist II, Upstream Development for Protein Development and Manufacturing

Vaxcyte
Location
San Carlos, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Protein
Salary
$146,000 - $171,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD with 2-5 years, MS with a minimum of 7 years, or BA/BS with a minimum of 10 years of relevant Pharma/Biotech industry experience
  • Strong scientific grounding in microbial physiology and metabolism
  • Hands-on experience designing and executing laboratory-scale bacterial fermentation studies
  • Familiarity with Design of Experiments and statistical analysis software
  • Working understanding of bioreactor design, operation, and control
  • Strong aseptic technique
Nice to have
  • Experience with high-throughput systems such as Ambr® 250
  • Understanding of primary recovery operations
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations for process characterization and validation of biotherapeutics
  • Late-stage process characterization experience
What the job really is

Vaxcyte is looking for a Scientist II to join their Upstream Process Development group, focusing on bacterial fermentation for vaccine production. The role involves designing and executing experiments to understand how various factors influence cell growth and protein quality, analyzing data with statistical rigor, and collaborating closely with other teams. The scientist will also mentor junior team members and contribute to technical documentation and regulatory filings.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Equity component
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work arrangement (5 days per week)
  • No specific salary figure mentioned beyond the range
  • Vague details on comprehensive benefits
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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