Senior Preclinical Scientist

'Vaxxas invites Senior Preclinical Scientists to join our team. Make a difference in global healthcare.'

About Vaxxas

Vaxxas is a privately held, clinical stage biotechnology company focused on enhancing the performance of existing and next-generation vaccines with its proprietary high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP). Vaxxas is targeting initial applications in infectious disease and oncology.

The company’s innovative, needle-free technology can eliminate or significantly reduce the need for vaccine refrigeration during storage and transportation, easing the resource and logistics burden of maintaining the vaccine cold chain.

In addition to a Phase I clinical study of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Vaxxas is performing demonstration work in preparation for clinical evaluation under contract with the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) on pandemic vaccination solutions, among multiple other clinical and pre-clinical programs.

The company has forged collaborations with leading global organisations in vaccine commercialisation, including Merck/MSD, CEPI, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Learn more at www.vaxxas.com

Overview of position

The Senior Preclinical Scientist role is responsible for planning, executing and writing up preclinical/ animal model studies and performing and optimising techniques and assays as required. Technology transfer and routine testing within the Preclinical team also form part of this role. The role engages in and/or oversees testing, troubleshooting, data capture and data analysis within the Early Stage and RNA Programs team.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Support all in vivo and ex vivo studies.
• Plan, manage and execute preclinical studies (immunology/toxicology) as required.
• Responsible for animal ethics reports, submissions, etc.
• Train staff in relevant techniques.
• Conduct existing and routine analytical tests of vaccine products and samples using bioanalytical techniques and immunoassays (e.g., ELlSA, VaxArray, protein assays, hemagglutination inhibition, DLS, etc.).
• Data processing, analysis and documentation of test results and manufacturing protocols in compliance with the Quality Management System/ GxP requirements. Prepare reports and presentations for internal/external use summarising work completed.

Required capabilities

• Qualifications and/or certifications: Postgraduate Degree in Science or Veterinary Science. Undergraduate Degree with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated track record of preclinical development experience for vaccines and/or biologics, preferably within a pharmaceutical industry environment.
• Experience in animal work and leading preclinical studies.
• Experience in GLP toxicology studies would be highly regarded.
• Experience in preparing internal/external reports.
• Demonstrated ability in the conducting of routine lab assays.
• Experience in working to GLP/GMP standards.

Selection criteria

• Experience in working with animals/laboratory animals.
• Experience with ethics documentation and submission.
• Experience in conducting routine laboratory assays.
• Skilled in managing small projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.

If you are ready to harness your expertise as a Senior Preclinical Scientist to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

To be considered, please submit your Resume, together with a cover letter (outlining your core capabilities for the role, demonstrated experience of how you have delivered outcomes and why this role is of interest) by selecting the 'apply for this job' function.