Senior Manager of Research and Development

Role overview The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Natera in San Carlos, CA plays a key part in maintaining the quality and reliability of genetic testing products. This position works with teams across the company to shape, apply, and improve quality assurance processes that meet industry standards. What you will do Work with colleagues from different departments to create and update quality assurance protocols Put processes in place and monitor them to support product safety and performance Lead efforts to improve both existing and new products Help ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements Impact This role helps make sure Natera’s genetic testing solutions continue to meet high standards for safety and performance.

Be Part of Our Mission to Safeguard Humanity!Vaxcyte is at the forefront of vaccine innovation, dedicated to developing high-fidelity vaccines aimed at protecting people from bacterial diseases that can have severe and costly health impacts if not addressed. Our commitment to eradicating or treating bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning of our journey. With a clear and strategic roadmap, Vaxcyte is poised for significant impact in global health. Our Approach Matters: We are guided by four core values that shape our collaborative efforts: *RETHINK CONVENTION: We promote creative and intellectual diversity in all our endeavors to continuously innovate the delivery of vaccines. *AIM HIGH: Our ambitious goal is to develop the most complex biologics ever conceived to defend humanity. *LEAD WITH HEART: At Vaxcyte, everyone contributes to leadership through a kindness-first, inclusive collaboration approach that fosters vigorous debate and drives our business objectives forward. *MODEL EXCELLENCE: Our mission's scale requires a shared commitment to integrity, accountability, equality, and clarity in communications and decision-making.Position Overview:Vaxcyte is looking for a dynamic Manager of Quality Assurance and Compliance to oversee daily operational governance and strategic oversight of vital Quality System processes. This role will primarily focus on leading Change Control governance and managing deviation/investigation oversight, ensuring consistent, risk-based decision-making, inspection readiness, and cross-functional accountability across quality systems. The Manager will serve as a pivotal governance leader for cross-functional quality processes, proactively identifying systemic risks, ensuring compliance with procedures, driving performance metrics through KPIs, and presenting insights on quality system health and trends during Management Review.

Join Our Mission to Safeguard Human Health!Vaxcyte is a pioneering clinical-stage vaccine innovation company dedicated to engineering high-fidelity vaccines aimed at protecting humanity from the dire consequences of bacterial diseases. Our mission to combat and eliminate bacterial infections, including invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella, is just the beginning of our journey. With a clear and well-defined pathway to success, Vaxcyte is poised to make a lasting impact. Our Values are Integral to Our Work: Rethink Convention: We embrace creative and intellectual diversity to continuously innovate how vaccines are delivered.Aim High: We are committed to achieving our audacious goal of developing the most complex biologics to protect humanity.Lead with Heart: We foster a culture of kindness, inclusivity, and constructive debate to advance our business goals.Model Excellence: Our commitment to integrity, accountability, and clarity drives our decision-making and communications.Position Summary:The Director of Quality Assurance – Vendor Management is tasked with executing the global vendor quality strategy, ensuring compliance, scalability, and inspection readiness throughout Vaxcyte’s GxP supplier network. This role will provide leadership and oversight for vendor qualification processes, audits, supplier notifications, and performance management initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regulatory standards.As a pivotal quality leader, the Director will engage with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners, promoting continuous improvement, risk-based decisions, and operational excellence within the vendor ecosystem.

Join our team as a Night Shift Quality Assurance Batch Record Reviewer! In this vital role, you will ensure compliance and quality standards are met for our production processes. Your attention to detail will be essential as you review and verify batch records, maintaining accuracy and integrity in all documentation.

Quality Engineering TechnicianSan Carlos, CA (on-site)Join our innovative team at 1X, where we create humanoid robots designed to address labor shortages and enhance productivity. As a Quality Engineering Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards.The Quality Engineering Technician will be responsible for overseeing the incoming inspection area, conducting detailed sample inspections, and documenting and addressing quality issues. This position requires close collaboration with various teams to define and resolve problems effectively, thereby sustaining our commitment to quality across the organization.

Senior Indirect Sourcing SpecialistLocation: San Carlos, CAAbout 1XAt 1X, we are pioneering the future of work by developing humanoid robots that collaborate with humans to address labor shortages and drive productivity.Role OverviewWe are in search of a Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist to spearhead sourcing initiatives and oversee category management related to infrastructure and indirect expenditures at 1X. This pivotal role requires close collaboration with Global Supply Managers and diverse stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies that enhance our facilities, IT infrastructure, factory operations, and corporate services. As a member of our dynamic infrastructure sourcing team, you will play a vital role in our organizational success.Commodity ownership assignments will be determined based on your experience and the current needs of the business. Prospective candidates are not required to possess experience in all specified categories.Your ResponsibilitiesImplement sourcing strategies across designated infrastructure and indirect categories.Lead RFQs, supplier assessments, negotiations, and contract management.Collaborate with Facilities, IT, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance departments.Support infrastructure programs, site operations, and scaling efforts.Monitor supplier performance, costs, and sourcing metrics.Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.Infrastructure & Indirect Categories Supported (one or more areas):Facilities maintenance and site services.Construction and site expansion services.CAPEX equipment and installation services.IT infrastructure and technology services.Support for factory production (tooling, MRO, consumables).Corporate services (travel, HR-related services, insurance).The scope of categories will be aligned with your experience and may evolve as the organization expands.

Join Our Mission to Protect Humankind!Vaxcyte is an innovative clinical-stage vaccine company dedicated to engineering high-fidelity vaccines aimed at safeguarding humanity from the devastating impacts of bacterial diseases. Our mission involves not just the eradication but also the treatment of bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella. We have a clear and ambitious roadmap to success, and Vaxcyte is poised to achieve remarkable milestones. What we do is equally important as how we do it! Our collaborative efforts are anchored by four enduring core values: *RETHINK CONVENTION: We foster creative and intellectual diversity in every aspect of our work, continually innovating how vaccines are delivered. *AIM HIGH: We embody our ambitious goal to courageously create the most complex biologics ever developed for the protection of humankind. *LEAD WITH HEART: At Vaxcyte, every individual leads with a kindness-first and inclusive approach to collaboration, encouraging healthy debate that advances our objectives. *MODEL EXCELLENCE: The scale of our challenges necessitates a shared commitment to integrity, accountability, equality, and clarity in communication and decision-making.Position Summary:Vaxcyte offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Quality Control Data Analyst to join our Quality Control (QC) organization. This role will serve as a vital link between our technical QC Operations team and Business teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for the systematic collection, evaluation, interpretation, and visualization of complex datasets, transforming them into actionable insights that inform both technical and business decisions. Key responsibilities include generating reports, managing databases, and utilizing analytical tools to identify trends, initiate quality events when necessary, enhance operational efficiency, and support the formulation of acceptance criteria as well as strategic planning.Essential Functions:Collaborate closely with analytical sub-teams and other departments within Analytics, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Regulatory functions.Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability, ensuring datasets are evaluated promptly and conform to quality and regulatory standards, thereby securing a continuous supply of Vaxcyte’s innovative therapies.

Vaxcyte, Inc. seeks an IT Quality & Compliance Manager based in San Carlos, California. This role is central to upholding the integrity and compliance of the company’s IT systems. The manager leads efforts to maintain high quality standards throughout company operations. Key responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor IT quality assurance processes Ensure IT practices follow both internal policies and external compliance requirements Collaborate with teams across the organization to support compliance initiatives Requirements Solid background in IT compliance frameworks Experience building and managing quality assurance processes for IT systems Strong ability to work with cross-functional groups to maintain compliance

About 1X 1X develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside people, helping address labor shortages and support economic growth. Role Overview The Supplier Development Engineer - Structural Die Casting will strengthen 1X’s supply chain by ensuring suppliers deliver high-quality precision structural components for advanced bipedal humanoids. This role is based on-site in San Carlos, CA. The engineer will play a key part in both launching new products and supporting ongoing production. What You Will Do Work with engineering and sourcing teams to identify and select suppliers skilled in die casting, machining, and structural assembly. Source and assess vendors for castings, extrusions, machined parts, and sheet metal components. Validate supplier processes for surface treatments, welding, heat treatments, and coatings. Review GD&T on complex structural parts and verify accuracy with metrology tools. Support lightweighting and design optimization projects. Oversee supplier industrialization from early design through production ramp-up. Help suppliers qualify tooling, equipment, and processes. Assess supplier readiness for vehicle production and manage related risks. Facilitate APQP and support PPAP at production launch. Educate suppliers on 1X’s quality management systems and review part quality documentation. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues. Track and report supplier quality metrics, driving ongoing improvement. Apply lean and quality tools to improve supply chain performance. Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally, often with short notice.

Quality Engineer, ManufacturingLocation: San Carlos, CA (on-site)About 1XAt 1X, we are revolutionizing the future of work through artificial intelligence and robotics. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, California, our mission is to create a society enriched by advanced general-purpose robots that can autonomously handle a variety of tasks. We envision a world where humanoid robots coexist with humans, learning and evolving by our sides. We are committed to developing friendly home robots that integrate seamlessly into daily life, and we are eager to welcome passionate and driven individuals who share our vision to join us.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies for robot manufacturing, covering everything from subassemblies to complete systems.Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential failure modes while enhancing testing coverage and process reliability.Collaborate with testing and firmware engineering teams to embed quality verification into manufacturing processes.Analyze testing data to assess production yields and pinpoint root causes of production failures.Partner with design teams to execute quality enhancements at both component and system levels.Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) initiatives to determine optimized pass/fail criteria and boost test precision.Assess the performance and scalability of testing stations across various manufacturing locations.Document quality strategies, testing protocols, and corrective measures based on data analysis.QualificationsPossess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline.Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in testing electromechanical hardware within a manufacturing context.Familiar with Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) testing, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) calibration, actuator, and sensor validation, or end-of-line system testing.Strong expertise in PFMEA, Gage R&R, and statistical data analysis techniques.Hands-on experience with test equipment (such as power supplies, CAN tools, and actuators) in production settings.A self-motivated individual with excellent time management skills and keen attention to detail.Strong proficiency in technical documentation and effective cross-functional communication.Preferred: Experience with autonomous or humanoid robotic systems, familiarity with scalable testing systems across multiple production sites, and a background in dynamic startup or rapid hardware development environments.Benefits & CompensationCompetitive salary range: $90,000 to $150,000.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Manufacturing Test EngineerLocation: San Carlos, CA (on-site)At 1x, we are pioneering the development of humanoid robots that collaborate seamlessly with humans to address labor shortages and foster abundance.The RoleAs a vital member of our manufacturing team, you will spearhead the testing, quality assurance, and reliability processes for humanoid robot production systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting and executing quality strategies, assessing test station performance, and collaborating with design and firmware teams to ensure the resilience and scalability of our manufacturing operations.

Join Our Mission to Safeguard Humanity!Vaxcyte is at the forefront of clinical-stage vaccine innovation, dedicated to developing high-fidelity vaccines aimed at protecting humanity from the serious and costly implications of bacterial diseases. Our commitment to eradicating or treating infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella exemplifies our mission. With a clear and well-defined path to success, Vaxcyte is poised to make a significant impact. Our Approach: At Vaxcyte, what we do is as crucial as how we do it. Our collaboration is anchored in four enduring core values: *Rethink Convention: We infuse creativity and diverse thinking into every aspect of our work to continuously innovate how vaccines are delivered. *Aim High: We embrace our bold collective goal to courageously develop the most complex biologics ever attempted to safeguard humanity. *Lead with Heart: Every individual at Vaxcyte leads with a kindness-first, inclusive approach that fosters collaboration and vigorous debate to advance our business objectives. *Model Excellence: The scale of our challenge necessitates a shared commitment to integrity, accountability, equality, and transparency in communication and decision-making.Position Overview:The Associate Director of Quality Control Operations is a pivotal executive role within our global vaccine organization. This position is responsible for implementing Vaxcyte's analytical strategies at our Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Acting as the primary liaison for our CDMOs and CROs, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, accurate, and compliant testing and analytical services. Collaborating closely with the analytical technical lead and various functions—including Analytics, Process Development, Manufacturing Science, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs—you will provide leadership and oversight for the execution of analytical strategies supporting analytical readiness and deliverables. You will be accountable for ensuring timely and compliant testing and release at our CDMO and CRO, facilitating a secure and uninterrupted supply of Vaxcyte’s groundbreaking therapies.

Vaxcyte, Inc. seeks a Manager of Quality Management System (QMS) Vendor Management & Supplier Notifications to lead supplier-related quality activities. Based in San Carlos, California, this position plays a key role in maintaining and improving supplier compliance within Vaxcyte’s QMS, with a focus on timely and accurate handling of supplier notifications. Role overview This manager oversees the intake, triage, and coordination of supplier notifications using Veeva QMS. The role requires close collaboration across departments to evaluate risks, support change controls, and ensure that supplier compliance standards are met. Responsibilities also include participating in vendor qualification, supplier management, and assisting with audits when needed. Main responsibilities Supplier notification management: Manage the full process for supplier notifications in Veeva QMS, from intake and triage to prioritization and tracking. Conduct initial reviews of supplier notifications to determine necessary actions and assess potential impacts. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure thorough impact assessments and follow-up steps are completed. Collaboration and compliance This position works with teams across the company to evaluate supplier-related risks and support ongoing supplier management. The manager may also contribute to internal and external audits as required.

Join Natera, a pioneering genetic testing company, as a Receiving Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing incoming shipments, ensuring that all materials meet quality standards, and facilitating the smooth operation of our logistics processes. Your attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining our inventory accuracy and supporting our mission to provide innovative testing solutions.

Join our dynamic team as a Retail Merchandising Specialist! In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing the in-store experience for customers through strategic merchandising initiatives. Your creativity and attention to detail will help drive sales and improve product visibility. You will work closely with retailers to ensure optimal product placement and promotional displays.

Join Crossmark as a Retail Merchandising Specialist and take your career to the next level! In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for ensuring product displays are attractive and strategically placed to maximize sales. You will work closely with retail teams to implement visual merchandising standards, conduct inventory checks, and gather valuable insights on customer preferences.Your creativity and attention to detail will shine as you enhance shopper engagement through innovative merchandising solutions. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and have a passion for customer satisfaction.

Join our dynamic team as a Retail Merchandising Specialist and become a key player in enhancing the shopping experience! We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about retail and merchandising to help us drive sales and improve product visibility in stores.

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.

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.