VaxInnate : About Us : Careers

Every employee at VaxInnate has the opportunity to develop their career, contribute to our success, and make a positive impact on national and international health initiatives. We offer an intellectually challenging, rewarding, and high-energy work environment, and we recognize that our employees are fundamental to achieving our goals and meeting the needs of the clinical and public health communities. In addition to providing a great work environment and a place to develop your career, VaxInnate also offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability and 401(k).

We are currently accepting resumes for several open positions. Please send your resume to hr@vaxinnate.com.

1. Research Scientist – New Haven, CT

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a candidate who can work independently on the discovery of novel TLR agonists. The individual will be responsible for development and execution of strategies to select and/or mature novel peptide/protein ligands using phage display and protein evolution technologies. This will include development of discovery/evolution strategies, production of reagents, development of novel assays, execution of screens, and secondary characterization of hits. This is a hands-on bench position. The individual should be creative and have an established record of independent research accomplishments.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. with a minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience.
Experience working in pharmaceutical and/or biotech is desired.
Background in immunology, vaccines adjuvants or Toll-like receptors is highly desired.
Experience with display and protein evolution technologies and/or structural biology highly desired.
Creative problem solver; high energy, highly motivated hands-on scientist who can work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced discovery program.

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