Staff Scientist, Immunoassay Development
Core
Lead the development, qualification, and lifecycle management of critical immunoassays and reference materials for Vaxcyte's vaccine pipeline.
Role type
Staff Scientist, Immunoassay Development (Senior IC)
Builds
Critical reagents, reference materials, and validated immunoassay methods for vaccine CMC
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccine Development / Analytical Chemistry
Required skills
Immunoassay method development, ligand-binding assay platforms (ELISA, MSD, bead-based), assay optimization, method transfer, validation readiness, data interpretation, experimental design, troubleshooting, control strategy, regulatory documentation
Preferred skills
PhD in Biochemistry/Immunology/Analytical Chemistry, 8+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience, experience with electrochemiluminescence or multiplex assays, CRO/CDMO management
Technologies
ELISA, MSD, electrochemiluminescence, bead-based assays, multiplex assays, automation workflows
Responsibilities
Lead complex laboratory studies for assay development and qualification; Design and execute studies to compare assay platforms; Independently troubleshoot immunoassay performance trends; Provide senior-level technical guidance to cross-functional teams; Author regulatory-supporting documentation and study protocols; Partner with QC, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to support CMC deliverables
Seniority
Staff, hands-on technical expert with strategic influence