Conjugation Development Scientist II

GlycoData; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity component

Job summary

GlycoData is seeking a Scientist‑II for Conjugation Development to lead the experimental activities supporting its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine program in San Carlos, California. The role requires significant laboratory experience and an excellent understanding of analytical chemistry principles.

The ideal candidate will optimize processes for developing bioconjugates and collaborate in various related areas while contributing to a cross-functional team. This is a lab-based position requiring onsite presence and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industry experience for PhD candidates, or alternative qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of biochemistry and organic chemistry.
• Experience with purification and analysis of bioconjugates.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental activities for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine program.
• Optimize multi-step syntheses of protein‑polysaccharide conjugates.
• Analyze polysaccharides using various analytical methods.

Skills

Bioconjugates preparation

Analytical chemistry principles

Purification techniques

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

MS with minimum 7 years industry experience

BS with minimum 10 years of experience

Tools

HPLC

Size-exclusion chromatography

Tangential flow filtration

Job description

GlycoData is seeking a Scientist‑II for Conjugation Development to lead the experimental activities supporting its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine program in San Carlos, California. The role requires significant laboratory experience and an excellent understanding of analytical chemistry principles.

The ideal candidate will optimize processes for developing bioconjugates and collaborate in various related areas while contributing to a cross-functional team. This is a lab-based position requiring onsite presence and offers a competitive compensation package.