Engineer II

Summary:

The Engineer II role supports laboratory-based scientific and engineering activities across multiple vaccine programs. This position contributes to genomics analysis, method execution, and data generation in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. The Engineer II will apply strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and documentation practices to support experimental work, method development, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory-based experimental work in support of genomics and vaccine-related programs
• Execute DNA and RNA workflows for genomics analysis, including PCR and qPCR reactions
• Apply wet chemistry laboratory techniques, including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometric calculations
• Support development, optimization, and transfer of laboratory methods
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and support troubleshooting of experimental or equipment-related issues
• Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and data management systems
• Maintain laboratory records, chemical inventories, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple vaccine programs
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement initiatives

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience

Experience:

• Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience working with DNA and RNA for genomics analysis
• Proficiency performing PCR and qPCR reactions
• Strong wet chemistry laboratory skills
• Experience with technical writing and laboratory documentation (laboratory notebooks, chemical inventory, data management)
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills with strong data interpretation and presentation abilities
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-based environments
• Experience with laboratory automation preferred
• Experience with sterile cell culture preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with analytical instrumentation such as plate readers, thermocyclers, high-throughput microscopy, and flow cytometry
• Experience supporting laboratory operations
• Prior experience in an industry environment
• Experience troubleshooting experimental and equipment-related technical issues
• Experience with method development and method transfer
• Computational analysis experience using R and/or Python