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Summer Intern, Downstream Protein Development

BioSpace
San Carlos, CA Intern
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025
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Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.

WHAT We Do Is Every Bit As Important As HOW We Do It! Our Work Together Is Guided By Four Enduring Core Values

  • RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
  • AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
  • LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
  • MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.


Summary

Vaxcyte’s Summer Internship program offers students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience that complements their college curriculum with relevant hands-on work that can shape their future career pathing and interests.

As a Downstream Protein Development Intern for Vaxcyte, you will work on a project as outlined below:

  • Assess the impact of different purification techniques on protein and process quality attributes and evaluate characteristics of the purified protein(s) used in vaccine development.
  • Use ÄKTA for protein purification - exploring and optimizing buffer conditions, run parameters, and column parameters to improve protein purification processes.
  • Analyze chromatograms, use SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometry, or other techniques to evaluate the protein(s) and the process.
  • Compile data to present a picture of the purification process.


The Intern Will Learn And Practice

  • Hands-on lab experience with techniques to assess protein quality, concentration, and purity.
  • Develop skills in using lab equipment (e.g., pipettes, scales, pH meters) and preparing buffers, along with analyzing and presenting data to support process improvements.


Program Details

  • The Internship will begin in July and will be around 8 weeks (8 hours per day) in duration at our San Carlos, California location.


Requirements

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled student with at least 1 year of college completed) with a focus on Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong attention to detail and work quality.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork.
  • Enthusiastic - shows curiosity and is eager to learn.
  • Dedicated.


Reports to: Associate Scientist II, Protein Process Development & Manufacturing

Location: San Carlos, CA

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is $23-$26 per hour for undergraduate students. Actual pay will be determined based on year of university/college completed. The Summer Internship position will not be eligible for benefits. Relocation and housing stipend will not be offered.

Vaxcyte, Inc.

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary : $23 - $26

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