ABOUT US:

Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are administered using convenient room temperature-stable tablets that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration.

Vaxart has demonstrated that its proprietary tablet vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications. Its development programs currently include tablet vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus, seasonal influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart's first immuno-oncology indication.

Our mission is the promotion of global health through the development of effective vaccines that can be administered by tablet rather than by injection, providing for the simple and efficient distribution and administration of safe vaccines in any setting.

We are looking for a Process Development Engineer of Formulation to join our growing South San Francisco team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes experimental protocols/studies to provide data and informational support for development activities. Evaluate, optimize, or troubleshoot equipment from unit operations of powder drying, blending, milling, tableting, and coating to create new or improved purification unit operations.
• Writes and/or contributes to protocols, formulation and process development reports, batch records, standard operating procedures, and other technical reports in support of manufacturing and process tech transfer.  Assures that results are properly archived and communicated.
• Responsible for understanding and applying data generated from experiments and literature used to modify/optimize process parameters. 
• Assures that training and compliance records for themselves are up to date and appropriate.  Assures that all safety procedures are followed.
• Proactively communicates with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Establish and foster relationships with contract manufacturing organizations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. or M.S. in Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or closely related field and 6+ years of relevant industry experience; OR 10+ years relevant industry experience.
• Familiarity with the production and purification of viral products.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and solving equipment-related issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to gain the cooperation of others.
• Experience with QC issues.
• Experience with GMP documentation procedures.
• Experience with sterile techniques and hazardous/infectious material handling.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

Vaxart has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Vaxart will make reasonable accommodations for valid exemptions based on disability, medical, or religious reasons. Vaxart prioritizes sound science and available facts to best ensure the ongoing safety of our employees and the community.

Vaxart offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a robust health plan, bonus program, stock options, 401K with employer matching, tuition assistance, and work-life balance.

Vaxart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees in personnel actions, which include recruiting and hiring, selection for training, promotion, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, discipline, demotion, and layoff or termination. Vaxart does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, family medical history or genetic information, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, military status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.