Summer Intern, Research at Vaxcyte in San Carlos, CA

Summary: Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company focused on engineering vaccines to combat bacterial diseases. As a Research Intern, you will support formulation and stability activities, assist in executing stability studies, and gain laboratory experience while contributing to the company's mission. Responsibilities: - Support formulation and stability activities for a pipeline molecule within Research, gaining hands-on laboratory experience - Assist in executing a stability study, including sample preparation, storage, and testing - Collect, organize, and analyze stability data to evaluate storage and handling conditions - Assess the impact of excipients on molecule stability and overall formulation performance - Present findings and recommendations to the Research team - Learn and practice the day-to-day responsibilities of a bench scientist within a pharmaceutical research environment - Understand fundamental principles of vaccine development, including how Vaxcyte’s programs contribute to global public health - Design and execute high-quality experiments using the scientific method in an industry setting - Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support research decisions - Operate and gain hands-on experience with modern laboratory instrumentation and analytical tools Required Qualifications: - Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student with at least 1 year at university completed) with a focus on Chemistry, Biology, or related field - Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Strong attention to detail and work quality - Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork - Enthusiastic-Shows curiosity and is eager to learn - Dedicated Required Skills: Laboratory experience, Data analysis Important Skills: Microsoft Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Enthusiasm, Attention to detail, Collaboration