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Associate Engineer II in Polysaccharide Manufacturing

VaxcyteSan Carlos, California, United States
On-site Full-time

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Essential Functions:Provide technical support during manufacturing processes. Collaborate effectively with CDMO partners. Contribute to process development and validation activities. Maintain laboratory presence and execute experiments independently. Analyze data and communicate findings through technical documentation. Interface with cross-functional teams and external partners.

About the job

Join Our Mission to Safeguard Humanity!

Vaxcyte is a pioneering clinical-stage vaccine development company dedicated to engineering high-fidelity vaccines aimed at protecting humanity from the severe and expensive health repercussions of bacterial diseases. Our mission extends to eradicating or effectively treating bacterial infections, including invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella. With a clear and strategic path to success, Vaxcyte is poised for significant achievements in this critical field.
 
Our Approach Matters! We are driven by four fundamental core values:
 
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We embrace creativity and intellectual diversity across all aspects of our work to innovate and continuously improve vaccine delivery methods.
 
*AIM HIGH: We are committed to achieving our bold goal of developing the most complex biologics ever created for the protection of humanity.
 
*LEAD WITH HEART: At Vaxcyte, we prioritize a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and rigorous debate to further our business objectives.
 
*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The challenges we face demand our collective commitment to integrity, accountability, equality, and clarity in communications and decision-making.

Position Overview:

The Development organization consists of four Process teams: Protein, Polysaccharide, Conjugate Drug Substance (Conjugation), and Drug Product, all supported by Analytical and Formulation Development teams. Vaxcyte is looking for an Associate Engineer II with a solid foundation in vaccine or biologics process development and manufacturing to join our Polysaccharide Clinical Manufacturing/Process Development team.

The successful candidate will provide essential technical support for manufacturing activities in collaboration with our CDMO partners, while actively contributing to process development and validation efforts. This role demands a significant laboratory presence (over 50%) and the capacity to independently execute and document experiments, analyze data, and convey results through technical reports and presentations. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across departments and may also engage with external CDMO partners to facilitate manufacturing campaigns and process transfers.

About Vaxcyte

Vaxcyte is a leader in vaccine innovation, committed to advancing health through the development of high-fidelity vaccines targeting bacterial diseases. Our team is passionate about creating solutions that aim to protect humankind and transform public health.

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