Scientist I

Who We Are : A Mission Driven Company

Novavax has a rich history of innovation to help eradicate disease, prevent serious illness and save lives. But there is still work to be done. Our people are passionate about the mission and vision that guide our work.

This position will play an important role in the Translational Medicine team and will contribute to the development and execution of biomarker strategies that bridge preclinical research and clinical application. This individual will support the integration of laboratory and clinical data to enable informed decision-making during drug development, with a focus on precision medicine and patient stratification.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical Development, Biomarker Discovery, Bioinformatics, Regulatory Affairs) to design and implement translational research strategies.
• Support biomarker discovery and validation studies using clinical and preclinical samples.
• Develop and optimize new assays to interrogate biomarkers in an in vitro immunological setting to support preclinical and clinical studies with minimal supervision.
• Use molecular and classical immunology / infectious disease techniques to generate critical reagents for assay development, such as recombinant protein / virus and establishing reporter systems.
• Analyze and interpret complex biological data from omics technologies (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Expertise in flow cytometry and ELISPOT -based assays to measure cell-mediated immunity.
• Assist in the development of biomarker-related clinical trial protocols and study documents (e.g., lab manuals, sample collection plans).
• Familiarity with assay qualifications and validation procedures is preferred.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, CTA) and scientific publications.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and emerging technologies in translational research and biomarker development.

Minimum Requirements :

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Mobility & Dexterity

Visual and Auditory Requirements

Lifting and Carrying

Environmental Tolerance

Protective Equipment Use

The annual base salary (or hourly wage) for this position falls within the range of $98,150.00 - $127,600.00. However, the actual base pay offered may vary based on several individualized factors, such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development / growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Our Mission

By leveraging our science, our technology and our people, we will innovate and collaborate to tackle the world's most significant health challenges.

Our Vision

We envision a world where our technology is amplified to touch the lives of billions, sparking transformation in global health.

Our Values

Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Agility and Accountability sit at the heart of our culture. They express the mindset and behaviors that guide how we show up, how we work together and how we create impact - for patients, partners and each other.

Our Footprint

Novavax is proudly headquartered in the USA with main offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland. We conduct R&D and manufacturing for our Matrix-M adjuvant in Uppsala, Sweden.