Biologics & Vaccine R&D Associate Scientist I (Onsite)

Viltis; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Viltis is seeking an entry‑to‑early‑career Associate Scientist I to support biologics and vaccine development programs in San Carlos, CA. This onsite, contract role focuses on executing experiments, collecting data, and contributing to ongoing research initiatives under senior staff supervision.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related fields and hands‑on lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field.
• 0–2 years of bench experience in analytical development or related area.
• Hands-on lab experience and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory experiments following established protocols and SOPs.
• Support research activities related to biologics, vaccines, and analytical development programs.
• Independently execute established experimental procedures and accurately document results.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Summarize scientific findings in technical reports, presentations, and lab documentation.
• Maintain accurate and compliant lab notebooks, including electronic lab records when applicable.
• Assist in the design, development, and optimization of experimental methods and analytical assays.
• Perform laboratory techniques such as biochemical assays, ELISA, chromatography, spectroscopy, and other applicable analytical methods.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare laboratory reagents, buffers, solutions, and experimental materials.
• Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and sample organization.
• Identify experimental deviations, troubleshoot routine laboratory issues, and recommend solutions to senior scientific staff.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams.
• Present experimental findings during team meetings and contribute to internal scientific reports.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures, GLP, and applicable quality standards.
• Stay current with scientific literature, emerging technologies, and relevant research methodologies.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline

Tools

ELISA

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Microsoft Office

Electronic lab notebooks

Job description

Viltis is seeking an entry‑to‑early‑career Associate Scientist I to support biologics and vaccine development programs in San Carlos, CA. This onsite, contract role focuses on executing experiments, collecting data, and contributing to ongoing research initiatives under senior staff supervision.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related fields and hands‑on lab experience.