ABOUT INVENTPRISE

At Inventprise, developing innovative and widely available vaccines is in our DNA. By producing targeted vaccines for populations worldwide, we’re addressing global health inequalities and empowering people to live healthy lives—no matter where they live. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, our goal is to deliver affordable, effective vaccines at large-scale to Low and Middle Income Countries, as well as populations in the U.S. and around the world. Inventprise is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are inspired to do their best work. We’re proud to have some of the world’s most qualified industry scientists, researchers, and manufacturing professionals on our team, and strive to create a vibrant, dynamic presence in the Washington State Life Sciences environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field with 2–4 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with microbial fermentation and downstream processing.
• Skills in biomolecule purification and conjugation techniques.
• Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and related systems.
• Familiarity with cGMP requirements, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records in compliance with quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with vaccine development, polysaccharide-protein conjugates, or biologics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with scale-up from bench to pilot or production scale.

• Prior experience in a regulated biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

  Physical Demands:

• Frequently use of office equipment that requires manual dexterity to operate (i.e. computers, phones, etc.).

• Occasional carrying, handling, and reaching for objects up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently sit or stand for long periods of time.

OUR PEOPLE-FIRST PHILOSOPHY

At Inventprise, you’ll be part of a world-class team working on innovative vaccines and technologies that have global impact. Our people are an integral part of our strategy, allowing us to grow as a company and improve our performance year-over-year.
Our company was built on the belief that by working together, we have the ability to make the world a better place and improve lives. We have a growth mindset and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our contributions to improve global health. We believe that when we support each other and set high standards, we are able to do our best work.

The Research Associate II will be responsible for supporting both routine production and process development activities in the R&D department. The role involves hands-on laboratory work in microbial fermentation, biomolecule purification, conjugation, and analytical characterization, with strict adherence to cGMP and safety standards. The Research Associate II will also ensure accurate documentation, analyze and present data, and contribute to cross-functional projects.