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: *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. *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. *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 a highly motivated and experienced individual to join Vaxcyte's Product Development organization as an Sr. Scientist of Upstream Development within the Protein Development and Manufacturing group. The position will play a critical role in developing high-throughput screening tool to innovate cell free synthesis platform. The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities: ·A skilled scientist with proven expertise in high-throughput characterization and a strong background in cell free synthesis. ·A strong technical leader experienced in providing mentoring and training of junior staff members. ·An exceptional team player who works seamlessly with others, speaks up, and remains focused on achieving the best results to attain company goals. ·The ability to analyze data and communicate conclusions, decisions and recommendations concisely to key stakeholders. ·A strong sense of ownership and accountability; commitment to Vaxcyte's mission of protecting humankind.
\n Essential Functions:Develop and optimize high-throughput screening workflows: Design experiments to assess enzyme activity, protein purification and other functional assays using automated systems. Lead cell-free synthesis platform innovation: Optimize protocols for cell-free protein expression systems, including extract characterization, reaction conditions, and yield enhancement. Automate experimental pipelines and coordinate with key stakeholders of the protein team to ensure automation prioritization. Collaborate with Vaxcyte Benchling team to enable efficient data capture, analysis and visualization from automated processes. Requirements:PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant Pharma/Biotech industry experience, or MS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry/ Biochemistry with 8+ years of relevant Pharma/Biotech industry experience.Technical Expertise:Strong knowledge of cell-free expression systems.Hands-on experience with high-throughput screening platforms and assay development. Proficiency in liquid handling automation and integration of robotic workflows. Expertise in protein expression and enzyme characterization. Skills: Proven technical leadership skills including project management.Clear and compelling (written and oral) communication skills.Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
\nReports to: Director, Upstream Development for Protein Development & Manufacturing Location: San Carlos, CA Compensation: The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. Salary Range: $152,000 – $170,000 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.