Scientist II, Analytical Development (Contract)
Vaxcyte · San Carlos, California, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $70 - $78
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Vaxcyte's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 90% of Vaxcyte's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vaxcyte
- high 39 stale, 0 reposted of 49 open
- Hiring momentum
- 71 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vaxcyte's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vaxcyte.
About this role
The Scientist II in Analytical Development at Vaxcyte is responsible for executing analytical testing and contributing to method development for vaccine programs. This role involves performing various analytical assays, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while maintaining clear documentation of results. The position requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to mentor junior staff.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vaxcyte as an employer.
What you need
- PhD, MS or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
- PhD with 2-5 years; MS with 7+ years; BS/BA with 10+ years of relevant industry experience in analytical development, QC, or related field
- Strong hands-on experience with multiple analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, HPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE, icIEF, Liquid chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, ELISA, Western Blot, and PCR
- Proven ability to independently troubleshoot non-routine assay and instrument issues using structured root-cause analysis
- Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry/biochemistry principles with demonstrated application to assay development and control strategies
- Ability to independently plan and prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet timelines with minimal supervision
Nice to have
- Experience independently driving method development or optimization activities
- Proficient with analytical software, data processing workflows, and statistical tools
Worth weighing
- Onsite work required for a minimum of 4 days per week
- Contract position expected to last 12 months
- No specific salary figures mentioned beyond the hourly range of $70 - $78
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Listed by Vaxcyte on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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