Research Associate, Formulation and Analytical Development

1 month ago


Cambridge, United States Vaxess Technologies Full time

Location: Cambridge, MA


Vaxess Technologies is developing next generation vaccines and therapies based on its proprietary MIMIX™ Microneedle Array Patch technology. MIMIX™ enables self-administration of vaccines and therapeutics to the skin with potential for improved shelf-stability, tolerability, and efficacy. We are committed to enabling products that are accessible to patients around the world.  

Research & development at Vaxess is cross-disciplinary, integrating biology, chemistry, immunology, materials science, and engineering to address important unmet medical needs in vaccines and therapeutics. We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual with expertise in formulation and analytical development to join our core team of scientists and engineers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving clinical-stage biotech company bringing innovative technology to the global market.  


Responsibilities 

• Support development of novel formulations for skin delivery of vaccines and therapeutics using the MIMIX platform. 

• Perform analytical characterization of formulations for potency and stability.

• Develop or improve existing assays in support of product development goals. 

• Contribute to experimental planning; analyze data, communicate results, and present work in team meetings. 

• Collaborate closely with scientist and engineers to advance novel vaccine and therapeutic candidates from research through Phase I/II clinical trials. 

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and electronic lab notebook entries. 


Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with at least 1 year of biopharmaceutical industry experience OR Master’s degree in those fields with 0-2+ years of industry experience. 

• Hands-on experience with formulation development of biologic drugs and/or vaccines. 

• Hands-on experience with biologic characterization techniques, including HPLC, SEC, DLS, CE, ELISA, or other plate-based assays. 

• Experience working with peptides, mRNA, and lipid or polymer delivery systems is highly desirable.

• Experience working in a GxP environment is a plus.  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Committed to working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. 


Vaxess, a venture-backed clinical-stage life sciences company, is building a team of exceptional people to rapidly advance products on the MIMIX™ platform. We work closely as a team and thrive in a dynamic, exciting, and engaging work environment. If you’re interested in joining the Vaxess team, please submit your CV/resume to careers@vaxess.com



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