Vaccine Specialist Jobs
Vaccine Specialist jobs are open across pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, healthcare systems, and biotech firms, from entry-level to senior and managerial roles, with specializations in immunization programs, clinical trial support, and vaccine distribution. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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PURPOSE: This full-time salaried position is responsible for executing, troubleshooting, and optimizing cell culture-based manufacturing processes supporting the production of antigens used in the First Defense® product line. The Vaccine Technical Specialist applies hands-on technical expertise to ensure consistent manufacturing performance, product quality, and compliance with cGMP requirements.
First Defense® Product Line: USDA-licensed biologics and functional feed ingredients designed to prevent neonatal calf scours by providing immediate, targeted immunity through hyperimmunized bovine colostral antibodies.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is an experienced, technically proficient individual with hands-on experience in cell culture and viral propagation within a biotechnology or related laboratory environment. They demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently execute and troubleshoot manufacturing processes. They are detail oriented, maintain accurate documentation, and recognize when process conditions or unexpected results require investigation or escalation. The candidate works effectively both independently and collaboratively and is committed to safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute, troubleshoot, and continuously improve cell culture-based manufacturing processes in a cGMP regulated environment.
- Perform cell culture operations, including cell expansion, maintenance, infection, harvest, downstream purification, and process monitoring.
- Support viral propagation and antigen production utilizing mammalian and insect cell culture systems.
- Monitor manufacturing processes, evaluate process data, and identify unexpected results or conditions requiring investigation.
- Participate in manufacturing investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), as appropriate.
- Execute manufacturing processes in accordance with approved SOPs, batch records, and applicable cGMP requirements.
- Complete manufacturing documentation accurately, legibly, and contemporaneously.
- Maintain aseptic technique while performing operations within biosafety cabinets and controlled laboratory environments.
- Perform equipment preparation, cleaning, and routine maintenance to ensure manufacturing equipment and suites remain operational and ready for use.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to support production schedules, resolve technical challenges, and achieve departmental goals.
- Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing associates to support consistent execution of manufacturing processes and adherence to established procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- 2–5 years of hands-on cell culture experience in an academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a cGMP-regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and laboratory practices.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently execute established procedures and recognize when process conditions require investigation or escalation.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to accurately document technical activities and manufacturing data.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday with occasional weekend/holiday work as needed.
PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Experience with viral culture, viral propagation, vaccine manufacturing, or viral vector production.
- Experience participating in manufacturing investigations, root cause analysis, or process improvement initiatives.
COMPENSATION: ImmuCell will offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including 401(k).
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
PURPOSE: This full-time salaried position is responsible for executing, troubleshooting, and optimizing cell culture-based manufacturing processes supporting the production of antigens used in the First Defense® product line. The Vaccine Technical Specialist applies hands-on technical expertise to ensure consistent manufacturing performance, product quality, and compliance with cGMP requirements.
First Defense® Product Line: USDA-licensed biologics and functional feed ingredients designed to prevent neonatal calf scours by providing immediate, targeted immunity through hyperimmunized bovine colostral antibodies.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is an experienced, technically proficient individual with hands-on experience in cell culture and viral propagation within a biotechnology or related laboratory environment. They demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently execute and troubleshoot manufacturing processes. They are detail oriented, maintain accurate documentation, and recognize when process conditions or unexpected results require investigation or escalation. The candidate works effectively both independently and collaboratively and is committed to safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute, troubleshoot, and continuously improve cell culture-based manufacturing processes in a cGMP regulated environment.
- Perform cell culture operations, including cell expansion, maintenance, infection, harvest, downstream purification, and process monitoring.
- Support viral propagation and antigen production utilizing mammalian and insect cell culture systems.
- Monitor manufacturing processes, evaluate process data, and identify unexpected results or conditions requiring investigation.
- Participate in manufacturing investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), as appropriate.
- Execute manufacturing processes in accordance with approved SOPs, batch records, and applicable cGMP requirements.
- Complete manufacturing documentation accurately, legibly, and contemporaneously.
- Maintain aseptic technique while performing operations within biosafety cabinets and controlled laboratory environments.
- Perform equipment preparation, cleaning, and routine maintenance to ensure manufacturing equipment and suites remain operational and ready for use.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to support production schedules, resolve technical challenges, and achieve departmental goals.
- Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing associates to support consistent execution of manufacturing processes and adherence to established procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- 2–5 years of hands-on cell culture experience in an academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a cGMP-regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and laboratory practices.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently execute established procedures and recognize when process conditions require investigation or escalation.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to accurately document technical activities and manufacturing data.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday with occasional weekend/holiday work as needed.
PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Experience with viral culture, viral propagation, vaccine manufacturing, or viral vector production.
- Experience participating in manufacturing investigations, root cause analysis, or process improvement initiatives.
COMPENSATION: ImmuCell will offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including 401(k).
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vaccine specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, pharmacy, public health, or a life sciences field
- Experience administering vaccines and managing immunization records
- Familiarity with state immunization information systems and reporting requirements
- Knowledge of vaccine storage, handling, and cold-chain protocols
- Active clinical licensure such as RN, LPN, or pharmacist license where required
- Experience with patient education and community outreach for immunization programs
Tips for Your Vaccine Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for cold-chain experience
Vaccine specialist postings frequently screen for cold-chain management and temperature-controlled storage knowledge. If you've handled vaccine inventory, spell out the specific protocols and equipment you used rather than listing it as a generic logistics task.
Highlight your immunization registry certifications
Many employers require hands-on experience with state immunization information systems. Name the specific registries you've used and any formal training you completed, because hiring managers search resumes for those system names before reading the rest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vaccine specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program type, not just title
Job titles vary widely: immunization coordinator, vaccine program specialist, and field vaccine educator all describe similar work. Search by the program types you know, such as childhood immunization, travel health, or mass vaccination, to surface relevant openings that use different titles.
Prepare scenario answers for outbreak response questions
Interviewers for public health and biotech vaccine roles routinely ask how you've managed surge demand or rapid deployment. Prepare two concrete examples with specific actions you took, the stakeholders involved, and the outcome, before your first screening call.
Negotiate start date around licensure transfer timelines
If your role requires state-specific nursing or pharmacy licensure, build the transfer timeline into your offer negotiation. Proposing a start date that accounts for endorsement processing shows employers you understand the compliance requirements and reduces the risk of a delayed hire.
Vaccine Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vaccine specialists?
The most active employers for vaccine specialists right now are Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, サイネオス・ヘルス, and CSL, and the most openings are in Virginia, Connecticut, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest among pharmacy chains, public health departments, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
How many vaccine specialist jobs are remote?
About 67% of vaccine specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Roles focused on clinical education, program coordination, or field medical affairs are more likely to allow remote or travel-based arrangements, while positions involving direct administration or cold-chain oversight are almost always on-site.
How do you become a vaccine specialist?
Start by earning a degree in nursing, pharmacy, public health, or a related life sciences field, then obtain the clinical licensure your target employer requires. Gain hands-on immunization experience through clinical rotations, public health internships, or entry-level roles at health departments or pharmacy chains. Build familiarity with immunization information systems and cold-chain protocols, and pursue any manufacturer-specific or program-specific training available in your area.
Can you get hired as a vaccine specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level vaccine specialist roles exist, particularly at retail pharmacy chains and local public health agencies. Employers hiring at this level typically look for a relevant degree or clinical license, completion of a vaccine administration training course, and demonstrated ability to follow standardized protocols. Volunteering at community vaccination events or completing a public health practicum can substitute for formal work history when your resume is otherwise thin.
What does the vaccine specialist interview process look like?
Most vaccine specialist interviews begin with a phone or video screening focused on your clinical background and licensure status. A second round typically involves scenario-based questions about adverse event management, cold-chain failures, or patient education. For roles at pharmaceutical companies or large health systems, a panel interview with clinical, compliance, and operations stakeholders is common, and some employers include a brief written or practical skills assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to vaccine specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to vaccine specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, location preference, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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