CareerPlan

Associate Scientist II, Immunoassay Development

San Carlos, California, United StatesFull-time$105k2026-10-01 → 2026-10-22

Core

Develop, qualify, and manage critical reagents and reference materials for immunoassays supporting Vaxcyte's vaccine pipeline against bacterial diseases.

Role type

Associate Scientist II, Immunoassay Development

Builds

Critical reagents, reference materials, and validated immunoassay methods for vaccine potency, identity, and characterization.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccine Development / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

Immunoassay execution, ligand-binding assay workflows, reagent preparation, plate/bead-based assay setup, instrument operation, data analysis, laboratory documentation, troubleshooting studies, stability study support, ELN management.

Preferred skills

Experience with ELISA, MSD, electrochemiluminescence, bead-based, or multiplex assays.

Technologies

ELISA, MSD, electrochemiluminescence, bead-based assays, multiplex assays

Responsibilities

Execute immunoassays for potency, antigenicity, identity, and stability; prepare reagents and samples; generate and summarize assay data; support troubleshooting and qualification studies; maintain laboratory documentation and compliance.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC