R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Scientist II in San Carlos, CA .

A rapidly growing vaccine company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Scientist II to join our Research Department. This role's primary focus is the conjugation of polysaccharides and proteins for the development of innovative conjugate vaccines. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing our mission of creating high-quality vaccines to prevent life-threatening infectious diseases.

Your main responsibilities as an Associate Scientist II:

• Perform conjugation of polysaccharides and proteins using established chemical methods to create conjugate vaccines.
• Develop, optimize, and scale up conjugation processes to improve yield, stability, and reproducibility.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the physicochemical properties of conjugated vaccines, including immunogenicity.
• Conduct analytical characterization of conjugates using techniques such as HPLC, SEC, MS, SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis, and other relevant methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Analytical Development, and Quality Control, to ensure seamless project progression.
• Document experimental results accurately and maintain detailed laboratory notebooks in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

What we are looking for in an Associate Scientist II:

• A BS in chemistry, analytical chemistry preferred, and organic / biochemistry considered, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or an MS with 1+ year experience.
• Proficiency in conjugation techniques involving polysaccharides and proteins.
• Hands-on experience with analytical methods for characterization of biomolecules.
• Knowledge of chemistry principles related to covalent coupling and crosslinking chemistries.
• Experience in vaccine development or biopharmaceutical research.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP environments and regulatory standards.
• Prior work involving carbohydrate chemistry or protein modifications.

Pay Scale:

$85,000 - $91,500 annually

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.