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Principal Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$78 - $83.50/hr

Alphanumeric is hiring a PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST to work in Cambridge, MA with our client of 20 years ... vaccine development. Key Responsibilities * Lead development of cell-based assays to evaluate and ...

Principal Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$78 - $83.50/hr

Alphanumeric is hiring a PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST to work in Cambridge, MA with our client of 20 years ... vaccine development. Key Responsibilities * Lead development of cell-based assays to evaluate and ...

Principal Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$78 - $83.50/hr

Alphanumeric is hiring a PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST to work in Cambridge, MA with our client of 20 years ... vaccine development. Key Responsibilities * Lead development of cell-based assays to evaluate and ...

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How much do scientist vaccine development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for scientist vaccine development in the United States is $38.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Scientist Vaccine Development vs Microbiologist Vaccine Development?

AspectScientist Vaccine DevelopmentMicrobiologist Vaccine Development
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree in biology, immunology, or related fieldDegree in microbiology, biology, or related discipline
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firmsResearch labs, public health agencies, biotech firms
Industry UsageDesigning and testing vaccine candidatesStudying microorganisms to develop vaccines
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve working in vaccine research, a Scientist Vaccine Development focuses on designing and testing vaccine candidates, often requiring advanced degrees and working in pharmaceutical or biotech settings. A Microbiologist Vaccine Development specializes in studying microorganisms to inform vaccine creation, with a strong emphasis on microbiology expertise. Both roles are essential in vaccine development and often overlap in research environments.

What does a Scientist in Vaccine Development do?

A Scientist in Vaccine Development is responsible for researching, designing, and testing vaccines to prevent infectious diseases. Their work involves conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure vaccine safety and efficacy. They also stay updated on the latest scientific advancements and regulatory requirements to guide vaccine development from concept to clinical trials.

What are some common challenges faced by scientists working in vaccine development, and how can these be addressed?

Scientists in vaccine development often face challenges such as rapidly evolving pathogens, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. Navigating complex clinical trial phases and ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy under tight timelines can be demanding. To address these challenges, scientists regularly engage in cross-functional teamwork with immunologists, regulatory experts, and manufacturing specialists, while staying updated on the latest research and compliance standards. Proactive communication, adaptability, and continuous professional development are key to overcoming obstacles and advancing promising vaccine candidates.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Scientist in Vaccine Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scientist in Vaccine Development, you need a strong background in molecular biology, immunology, and biochemistry, often supported by an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a relevant field. Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as ELISA, flow cytometry, cell culture, and experience using data analysis software like GraphPad Prism are typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you collaborate across disciplines and convey complex findings. These skills are vital for driving innovation, ensuring scientific rigor, and advancing vaccine candidates safely and efficiently.
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Clinical Scientist - Vaccine

Clinical Scientist - Vaccine

Syneoshealth

Concord, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Syneos Health rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Clinical Scientist - Vaccine

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

  • We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
  • We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
  • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Works with Medical Director to develop medical plans (Medical Management Plan, Medical Data Review Plan, and Eligibility Review Plan). Engages with outside experts/consultants/advisors to coordinate the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input to prepare the respective medical plans.

Performs regular and ad-hoc medical review of data listings and data visualization as needed; analyzes the data to identify risks and data patterns/trends and supports documentation of medical reviews.

Authors medical data queries and reviews query responses, approves query closure in association with Medical Director.

May assist Medical Director in patient profiles review, scientific review of other study level data, protocol deviation review, creation of Medical Review Summary report as needed.

Partners with Medical Directors for medical data review meetings and safety review meetings including slide preparation as needed.

Manages project scope of work, objectives, and quality of deliverables to ensure the project specific milestones and timelines are met. Serves as primary interface between internal team, customers, and vendors in the areas of medical data review and eligibility review.

Collaborates with study team members including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, and Project Management (set-up and/or lead meetings as appropriate) to identify risks related to data integrity and subject safety. Escalates ongoing and newly developed study concerns such as at-risk project deliverables and out of-scope tasks to the project leads in a timely manner.

Attends at Trusted Process meetings and may participate in internal and external audits.

Acquires basic understanding and knowledge of ongoing protocol designs and disease related terminology and pathology.

Adheres to all data privacy guidelines, International Committee on Harmonization (ICH), and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), all enterprise policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and project plans. Adheres to customer policies and standard operating procedures, as required in project plans.

We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health


Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information


Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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