What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Analytical/QC position at Vaxess Technologies?
Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Analytical/QC
Location: Woburn, MA
Vaxess Technologies is developing next-generation vaccines and therapies based on its MIMIXTM platform. MIMIX is a microarray patch that enables intradermal delivery of vaccines and therapeutics to enhance efficacy and simplify administration. We are committed to enabling products that are not only more effective but also more accessible to patients around the world.
Research & Development at Vaxess is cross-disciplinary, integrating biology, chemistry, immunology, materials science, and engineering to address important unmet medical needs in vaccines and therapeutics. We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual with expertise in analytical methods for large molecules to join our core team of scientists and engineers. The Research Associate/Associate Scientist will execute Quality Control testing, and associated operations as well as develop analytical assays to support the current and future Vaxess products. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging early-phase clinical company bringing innovative technology to the global market.
Key Responsibilities
- Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products using techniques such as HPLC, SEC, DLS, ELISA, viscometry, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Analyze and interpret analytical data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
- Prepare detailed reports and summaries of findings for management.
- Execute experiments to develop and optimize analytical test methods for process development and eventual cGMP testing.
- Support the R&D team with routine analytical testing.
- Develop, qualify, validate, and characterize purity and potency methods for intermediate and drug products, including immuno-based potency assays.
- Provide scientific expertise in the design, development, and execution of biophysical and biochemical
- characterization of proteins and peptides.
- Maintain accurate, detailed laboratory records and ensure compliance with data integrity standards in electronic lab notebooks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support project success and meet organizational goals.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience.
- Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, SEC, DLS, ELISA, viscometry, surface tension/contact angle measurement, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience in a QC/GMP laboratory is a plus.
Vaxess, a venture-backed life sciences company, is building a team of exceptional people to rapidly advance products on the MIMIXTM platform. We work closely as a team and thrive in a dynamic, exciting, and engaging work environment. If you’re interested in joining the Vaxess team, please submit your CV/resume to careers@vaxess.com.
