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Summer Intern, Quality Assurance

CompanyVaxcyte
LocationSan Carlos
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will review drug substance manufacturing batch records to find documentation issues affecting QA review timelines and analyze QA review data to help develop tools for improving first-time execution and approval rates. Responsibilities also include supporting documentation quality, organizing documents in Veeva QualityDocs, and presenting findings to improve QA efficiency and compliance.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$23 - $26
Company Size
511
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vaxcyte is a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases. VAX-31, a 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) candidate being evaluated in a Phase 3 adult clinical program and in a Phase 2 infant clinical program, is being developed for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and is the broadest-spectrum PCV candidate in the clinic today. VAX-24, a 24-valent PCV candidate, is designed to cover more serotypes than any infant PCV on-market. VAX-31 and VAX-24 are designed to improve upon standard-of-care PCVs by covering the serotypes in circulation that cause a significant portion of IPD and are associated with high case-fatality rates, antibiotic resistance and meningitis, while maintaining coverage of previously circulating strains. VAX-XL, in earlier-stage development, also leverages the Company’s carrier-sparing, site-specific conjugation technology with the aim of further expanding coverage to deliver the broadest-spectrum candidate in the Company’s PCV franchise. Vaxcyte is re-engineering the way highly complex vaccines are made through XpressCF®, its cell-free protein synthesis platform exclusively licensed from Sutro Biopharma, Inc. Unlike conventional cell-based approaches, the Company’s system for producing difficult-to-make proteins and antigens is intended to accelerate its ability to develop high-fidelity vaccines with enhanced immunological benefits. Vaxcyte’s pipeline also includes VAX-A1, a prophylactic vaccine candidate designed to prevent Group A Strep infections, and VAX-GI, a vaccine candidate designed to prevent Shigella. For more information, visit www.vaxcyte.com.
About the Role

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 
 
WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
 
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
 
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
 
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
 
*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

Vaxcyte’s Summer Internship program offers students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience that complements their college curriculum with relevant hands-on work that can shape their future career pathing and interests. 

As a Quality Intern for Vaxcyte, you will work on a project as outlined below:

  • Review drug substance manufacturing batch records to identify documentation issues that impact QA review timelines.
  • Analyze QA review data and help develop tools to improve right-first-time execution and first-pass approval rates.
  • Support documentation quality and data integrity efforts in partnership with QA and Manufacturing teams.
  • Evaluate and organize documents in Veeva QualityDocs, and improve metadata accuracy.
  • Present findings and recommendations to improve QA efficiency, compliance, and document management processes.

The Intern will learn and practice:

  • Defining and establishing baseline metrics for execution and QA batch record review processes.
  • Analyzing performance metrics and identifying opportunities for measurable improvement.
  • Designing manufacturing-focused QA tools suitable for pilot implementation.
  • Evaluating data and formulating evidence-based recommendations for ongoing QA metric tracking.
  • Reviewing and navigating CMC documentation within Veeva QualityDocs through hands-on application.

Program Details:

The Internship will begin in June and will be around 10 weeks (8 hours per day) in duration at our San Carlos, California location.

Requirements: 

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled student with at least 1 year at university completed) with a focus on Biological Sciences, Engineering, or a related life science field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong attention to detail and work quality.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork.
  • Demonstrates curiosity, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn.
  • Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to meeting commitments.
Reports to: Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist, External Manufacturing
 
Location: San Carlos, CA
 
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is $23-$26 per hour for undergraduate students. Actual pay will be determined based on year of university/college completed. The Summer Internship position will not be eligible for benefits. Relocation and housing stipend will not be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

Key Skills
Batch Record ReviewData AnalysisDocumentation SupportData IntegrityVeeva QualityDocsMetadata AccuracyProcess ImprovementMetric DefinitionPerformance AnalysisTool DesignEvidence-Based RecommendationsCMC DocumentationMicrosoft OfficeAttention To DetailCollaborationTeamwork
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareEngineeringManufacturingAdministrative