VitriVax, Inc. is creating thermostable, single-injection vaccines using an innovative technology platform called ALTA®. Fundamentally, ALTA® products are formulations of antigens, adjuvants, or nucleic acids that use an innovative manufacturing process combining particle engineering technologies from the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. Thermostable, single-injection products will revolutionize the vaccine industry and have attracted significant industry, government, and philanthropic interest. Learn more about VitriVax by visiting our website at www.vitrivaxbio.com If you are interested in joining VitriVax, Inc. we are always looking for talented individuals. Below is one opportunity to help make vaccines accessible to everyone. See all opportunities at VitriVax, Inc: HERE

DESCRIPTION

The Research Associate in Analytical Research and Development on the Product Research and Development (PRD) team will work closely with Analytical Scientists to perform analytical methods to characterize APIs within ALTA® products and in-process materials. The Research Associate will routinely apply chromatographic, spectroscopic, and other biochemical methods to ALTA® products which contain dilute antigens and insoluble ALD coatings. This role reports to a Scientist within the Analytical team and will work with a team of scientists and research associates for training and study execution.
This is a full-time position, located in Boulder, Colorado.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to perform the responsibilities and duties listed above
• This is an entry level position; Individuals must have the academic background, basic lab skills, and capability to perform the responsibilities and duties listed above and be willing to learn
• A Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with biological materials (i.e. protein, peptides, DNA, RNA, etc), and/or lipids is preferred
• Analytical training in chromatography, nanoparticle sizing, electrophoresis, etc. is preferred
• Experience with a range of basic plate-based assays (i.e. Ribogreen, ELISA, BCA) beneficial
• Proficient in the use of statistical analysis methods and standard office tools like Excel and Word.

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

All VitriVax employees are expected to share the following values.

• Learns and performs established procedures and methods, documents research activities, and reports results in a timely manner.
• Performs routine testing to support development and stability testing of ALTA® products.
• Successfully balances working collaboratively and independently with the analytical team to support development of new methods
• Maintains equipment and ensures that methods and equipment are fit-for-purpose.
• Maintains laboratory notebook and equipment logs consistent with policies.
• Clearly communicates and collaborates within PRD and across departments to investigate processes and products.
• Takes the initiative to search published literature to learn, identify promising technologies, and creatively address challenges
• Adheres to Company policies and safety guidelines