Associate Scientist II (Contract) - Research at Vaxcyte | San Carlos, CA

Join Natera as a Lead Biostatistician in Clinical Research, where you will play a pivotal role in the design and analysis of clinical trials. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the advancement of innovative healthcare solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead statistical programming efforts, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in clinical data analysis.

Join Natera as a Lead Clinical Lab Scientist, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our laboratory operations. We are seeking an experienced and passionate scientist who is ready to lead a team, drive innovation, and ensure the highest quality standards in our clinical laboratory environment.In this role, you will oversee laboratory procedures, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize lab performance. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing new technologies and methodologies that enhance our testing capabilities and improve patient outcomes.

Role Overview The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Natera, Inc. in San Carlos, CA, plays a key part in specimen analysis and daily lab operations. This position works closely with the supervisor to meet production goals and maintain high standards in laboratory practices. Main Responsibilities Verify specimen accuracy for patient testing and perform required laboratory tests with precision. Support daily laboratory operations by following standard operating procedures and minimizing errors. Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), reporting any deviations from protocols to management. Complete production tasks on schedule and process all case samples efficiently. Assist the supervisor with projects assigned by management. Serve as the main point of contact on the lab floor when the supervisor is absent. Train new team members in current laboratory procedures and help implement new processes. Support staff competency evaluations alongside the supervisor and laboratory trainer. Deliver specialized training on laboratory instruments and protocols. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and laboratory errors. Understand the full laboratory workflow and address operational issues as they arise. Ensure correct rollout of new laboratory procedures. Communicate laboratory issues and team concerns to supervisors or managers, offering solutions where possible. Report discrepancies in team performance to the supervisor. Provide constructive feedback during team performance evaluations. Participate in regular meetings with the supervisor. Promote professionalism and maintain team morale, serving as a role model for colleagues. Follow all departmental expectations. Handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in both paper and electronic formats, using various technologies as required. Complete all required HIPAA/PHI privacy, policy, and security training within the first 30 days of employment. Stay current with Natera training requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Join Natera as a Senior Clinical Scientist in Oncology, where you will play a vital role in advancing our mission to transform the field of oncology through innovative diagnostics. You will leverage your expertise to drive clinical research projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of cutting-edge solutions.

Join our dynamic team at Artech Information Systems LLC as a Senior Research Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth research, analyzing data trends, and presenting findings to drive strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects and contribute to innovative solutions within the organization.

As a Senior Director of Oncology Clinical Trial Operations at Natera, you will lead and optimize our clinical trial operations in the oncology space, ensuring the successful execution of clinical studies from inception to completion. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies that align with our mission to improve patient outcomes through precision medicine.Your leadership will be pivotal in managing a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of oncology clinical trials, regulatory requirements, and an ability to navigate complex project landscapes.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Research and Development team at Natera in San Carlos, California. In this pivotal role, you will lead innovative projects that contribute to groundbreaking advancements in genetic testing and diagnostics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving research initiatives that enhance our product offerings and improve patient outcomes.

Join Natera as a Clinical Lab Supervisor, where you'll lead a team of professionals in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence and innovation as you mentor and develop staff, driving continuous improvement in laboratory processes.

Join Natera as a Clinical Lab Supervisor, where you will lead and manage laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This pivotal role involves supervising laboratory staff, maintaining quality control, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance lab efficiency.

Natera, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist I based in San Carlos, CA. This role plays a key part in supporting essential diagnostics by carrying out laboratory tests that directly inform patient care and clinical decisions. What you will do Perform laboratory tests following established protocols Help deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results Uphold quality standards throughout all testing procedures Role impact The work done in this position ensures that patients and clinicians have reliable information for making important healthcare decisions.

Natera is hiring a Research Scientist to join the R&D team in San Carlos, CA. This role centers on developing new technologies and methods that support patient care. Key responsibilities Design and execute experiments aligned with research objectives Analyze data from experiments and interpret findings Collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines to move research projects forward Role overview This position offers the chance to contribute to technology and method development within a collaborative research environment. The focus remains on work that can positively impact patient care through scientific innovation.

About Vaxcyte Vaxcyte, Inc. is advancing vaccine research in San Carlos, California, with a focus on high-fidelity vaccines targeting serious bacterial diseases. The team works to address infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Streptococcus, and Shigella. Vaxcyte’s mission centers on reducing or managing these health threats through innovative science and a clear, strategic vision. Our Values Rethink Convention: Encourage creativity and welcome diverse perspectives to improve vaccine delivery. Aim High: Pursue ambitious goals in developing complex biologics for public health. Lead with Heart: Foster a collaborative culture rooted in kindness, inclusivity, and healthy debate. Model Excellence: Commit to integrity, accountability, and clear communication in all work. Role Overview: Associate Scientist II, Vaccine Research The Research team relies on a broad set of chromatographic techniques to purify vaccine antigens. This role calls for hands-on experience with multiple chromatography methods, including monoclonal antibody/Protein A workflows. Candidates should have worked on selecting, screening, developing, scaling up, and characterizing various chromatography techniques. Main Responsibilities Carry out AKTA FPLC chromatography, including: Immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC) Ion-exchange chromatography (IEX) Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) Hydroxyapatite (CHT / HA) Design chromatography trains to reduce host cell proteins, endotoxins, and aggregates by combining complementary techniques. Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) for multimodal optimization (experience in this area is a plus). Use membrane chromatography for high-throughput contaminant analysis.

Join Our Mission to Safeguard Humanity!Vaxcyte is a pioneering clinical-stage company focused on developing high-fidelity vaccines aimed at protecting humanity from the devastating impacts of bacterial diseases. Our commitment extends to eradicating or managing bacterial infections, such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella. With a clear and defined pathway to success, Vaxcyte is poised to make significant strides in public health. Our Approach: At Vaxcyte, we believe that what we do is as significant as how we do it. Our collaborative efforts are anchored in four core values: *RETHINK CONVENTION: We foster creativity and intellectual diversity in every aspect of our work to continuously innovate vaccine delivery. *AIM HIGH: We embrace our bold mission to develop the most complex biologics ever created for the betterment of humanity. *LEAD WITH HEART: Our inclusive and kind-first approach promotes collaboration and constructive discussions that drive our business objectives forward. *MODEL EXCELLENCE: The scale of our challenges necessitates a collective commitment to integrity, accountability, equality, and clarity in our communications and decisions.Position Overview:Vaxcyte is looking for a dynamic Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) to spearhead the company’s health economic strategy throughout the vaccine lifecycle, with an initial emphasis on adult pneumococcal programs. This strategic leadership position will be integral in developing and implementing global health economic models that underpin payer value propositions, immunization policy engagement, reimbursement strategies, and communication with external stakeholders.This role will concentrate on health economic modeling and payer value strategy, collaborating closely with the Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence (RWE) teams to ensure that economic models are based on solid disease burden, vaccine effectiveness, and coverage assumptions.As Vaxcyte moves toward commercialization, this position will work in partnership with Market Access colleagues to shape pricing and contracting strategies, providing analytical support that aligns with the company's goals.

Be a Part of Our Mission to Safeguard Humanity!Vaxcyte is at the forefront of vaccine innovation, focusing on the development of high-fidelity vaccines aimed at protecting society from severe bacterial diseases that can lead to significant health challenges. Our commitment to combating bacterial infections, including invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Streptococcus, and Shigella, positions us as leaders in the field. With a clear and defined path toward success, Vaxcyte is committed to making a lasting impact on global health. Our Approach: Values that Drive Us We believe that our mission is as important as our methodology. Our work is guided by four foundational values: *RETHINK CONVENTION: We embrace creativity and diverse perspectives to continuously innovate the delivery of vaccines. *AIM HIGH: Our ambitious goal is to develop the most complex biologics designed to protect humanity. *LEAD WITH HEART: Collaboration at Vaxcyte is rooted in kindness and inclusivity, fostering an environment where vigorous debate leads to meaningful outcomes. *MODEL EXCELLENCE: Meeting our challenges requires a collective commitment to integrity, accountability, and clarity in communication and decision-making.Position Summary:The Executive Director of Clinical Regulatory is a leadership role responsible for crafting and executing global regulatory strategies for clinical investigations and the commercialization of vaccines across both adult and pediatric populations. Working closely with Clinical Development and Safety teams, this position will provide regulatory oversight that supports the preparation of clinical development protocols, interpretation and summarization of clinical data, and the creation and management of clinical and pre-clinical regulatory documents. This role also entails liaising with regulatory authorities to secure commercial approval for innovative vaccine products.Candidates should possess extensive experience in developing and executing regulatory strategies for vaccines and preparing investigational and commercial regulatory submissions, such as IND/IMPD, BLA/MAA, and post-approval clinical and safety notifications. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to simplify complex regulatory issues and effectively convey potential options and opportunities.

About Vaxcyte Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine company based in San Carlos, California. The team focuses on developing vaccines that help prevent serious bacterial diseases, including invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella. The company’s mission centers on advancing vaccine science to protect communities worldwide. Our Values Rethink Convention: Encouraging new ideas and diverse viewpoints to improve vaccine delivery. Aim High: Pursuing major advancements in biologics to promote better health outcomes. Lead with Heart: Practicing kindness, inclusivity, and open communication in leadership and teamwork. Model Excellence: Upholding integrity, accountability, equality, and clear communication in every challenge. Role Overview: Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement for Clinical Development The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement for Clinical Development will lead procurement activities that support clinical development programs at Vaxcyte. This position acts as a strategic partner to the Clinical Operations Department and works closely with Finance and Legal teams. The role covers the full procurement process for clinical trials, from project start to closeout, and adapts to changing indirect spend categories across the company. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement support for clinical development initiatives. Oversee the requisition to purchase order process for clinical trials. Support vendor selection and coordinate contracts to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective engagements. Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Finance, and Legal teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Join Natera as a Clinical Lab Scientist II, where you will play a pivotal role in our laboratory operations, contributing to groundbreaking genetic testing technologies. You will be responsible for performing complex laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Your expertise will help us deliver critical insights and improve patient outcomes.

About Q BioAt Q Bio, we are revolutionizing preventive healthcare. Collaborating with clinics and health systems, we launch cutting-edge longevity programs powered by the Q Exam—a proprietary evaluation that merges whole-body MRI with integrated biomarkers to furnish a clinically robust overview of health and early disease detection. Our mission extends beyond developing tools; we are crafting the data-driven future of personalized health.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for a Senior Technical Program Manager who will drive the successful delivery of Q Bio’s enterprise software and clinical technology initiatives. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing complex, regulated programs, establishing a clear operational rhythm, identifying risks early, and ensuring disciplined follow-up across diverse teams. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Clinical, Quality, Security, and external stakeholders, the Senior Technical Program Manager will guarantee alignment and progress—infusing structure, visibility, and disciplined execution into multifaceted, cross-functional projects. In light of Q Bio’s evolving nature, this position will not only operate within current parameters but will also contribute to the development of systems, processes, and governance that facilitate predictable, scalable execution as the organization evolves.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountability & ProgressDefine clear ownership, milestones, and success criteria for all programs. Propel disciplined, visible progress and ensure that commitments are achieved or proactively escalated.Operational TransparencyCreate and maintain a comprehensive source of truth regarding program health, encompassing schedules, dependencies, risks, and resources. Offer leadership high-fidelity, decision-ready visibility.Interdependency ManagementProactively identify and manage cross-functional dependencies across Product, Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory, Security, and external collaborators to sustain program momentum.Engineering Force MultiplierOversee coordination, logistics, and follow-through to enhance execution efficiency, enabling engineers and scientists to concentrate on high-impact delivery and innovation.

Robot Service Operations LeadSan Carlos, CA (on-site)About 1XAt 1X, we are at the forefront of innovation, developing humanoid robots designed to work collaboratively with humans, addressing labor shortages, and fostering a future of abundance.Role OverviewWe are in search of a dynamic and strategic operations leader who is passionate about continuous improvement and scaling performance. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for establishing goals, setting priorities, and refining processes that empower our service team to achieve outstanding results. Success in this role demands exceptional problem-solving skills, a commitment to data-driven decision-making, and effective collaboration across functions. The ideal candidate will consistently challenge the status quo, pinpoint bottlenecks and risks, and devise innovative strategies to elevate the department's performance. This is a unique opportunity to influence the operational model significantly and deliver tangible outcomes.

About AetherfluxAetherflux is at the forefront of addressing the global energy crisis by pioneering the infrastructure necessary for abundant, resilient, and continuous solar energy harnessed from space. Our exceptional team is dedicated to overcoming humanity’s most intricate engineering challenges while delivering a groundbreaking power platform. Aetherflux is redefining how civilization powers, computes, and connects—from orbit to Earth.Embedded Software Engineering LeadAs the Embedded Software Engineering Lead at Aetherflux, you will spearhead our embedded software team to develop and sustain real-time software for our satellite constellation. This pivotal role encompasses ensuring the quality, reliability, and fault tolerance of our embedded software infrastructure, which supports satellite control, power beaming operations, and ground receiver systems. You will also mentor and manage a talented team of embedded software engineers, establishing development standards, conducting architecture and code reviews, and promoting robust software practices essential for Aetherflux's innovative power transmission platform.