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Associate Engineer II, Polysaccharide Manufacturing

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine company focused on developing high-fidelity vaccines against serious bacterial diseases. The Polysaccharide Clinical Manufacturing/Process Development team seeks an Associate Engineer II to support CDMO manufacturing campaigns, contribute to process development and validation, execute lab-scale studies, and analyze and present technical data in a GMP environment.

Skills

  • Experience in GMP manufacturing environments and process development
  • Hands-on experience with in-process analytical techniques (colorimetric and enzymatic assays)
  • Familiarity with upstream and downstream processing (fermentation, UF/DF, depth filtration, chromatography)
  • Experience supporting technology transfer, scale-up, or CDMO-based manufacturing
  • Ability to perform deviation investigations and root cause analysis
  • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (JMP preferred)
  • Experience using electronic lab notebook (ELN) systems
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide manufacturing oversight to support batch execution and ensure adherence to process parameters and GMP requirements
  • Participate in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Support manufacturing and process development through data analysis, manufacturing document review, and lab-scale studies
  • Perform in-process sample testing and manage sample inventory, tracking, storage, and organization
  • Maintain accurate documentation in electronic lab notebook (ELN) systems and produce technical reports
  • Analyze manufacturing and experimental data using statistical tools and summarize findings for internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, Analytical Development, and Quality teams
  • Prepare and present technical data and support interactions with CDMO partners

Education

  • BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline with minimum 2 years relevant industry experience
  • MS in related discipline (acceptable without industry experience) or equivalent work experience

Benefits

  • Hourly range: $48.00/hr - $54.00/hr
  • 12-month contract role
  • Hands-on experience in clinical-stage vaccine manufacturing and process development
  • Cross-functional collaboration and exposure to CDMO partnerships
  • Equal opportunity employer
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Vaxcyte is a people-first organization inspired by an audacious mission to develop best-in-class vaccines to prevent a host of deadly infectious diseases.

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DATE POSTED
March 30, 2026
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