Scientist I, Analytical Development Bioassays
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Scientist, Analytical Development. You will report to the Director, Analytical Development Bioassays and support the development of bioassays to interrogate the mechanism of action for antibody and other biologic therapeutics, including the TCE platform. You will execute cell-based activity and binding assays for characterization testing in support of Critical reagent characterization, process and formulation development, comparability and structure-activity relationship studies. You will design and conduct laboratory experiments, author protocols/reports.
This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 5 days per week in office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop, optimize and qualify cell-based and binding bioassays
Bring in new assay modalities and technology to the group as needed
Prepare assay standards, controls, critical reagents, and ensure appropriate system suitability criteria are met
Perform characterization testing including binding ELISAs, activity / cytotoxicity and effector function assays to support structure-function studies, force degradation studies and BLA-enabling Process and Formulation development studies
Troubleshoot method-related issues internally and at external labs
Author study protocols, development/qualification reports and test methods, summarize and verify data for regulatory filings
Subject matter expert for Bioassays within the Tech Ops department and the broader CMC organization
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years' of industry experience, Master's degree with 6+ years' of industry experience, PhD with no industry experience
Experience in bioassay method development, transfer and qualification
Experience in data analysis of bioassays including parallel line analysis and other statistical data analysis for evaluating method performance
Ability to execute laboratory experiments both independently and with other team members
Effective at trouble-shooting method-related issues
Experience working on multiple projects, adjusting quickly to changes in priorities
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
- The expected salary range for this position is $116,500 to $146,500 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
- Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
- This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
- Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.
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About Vir Biotechnology
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing immune-system therapies for serious infectious diseases and cancer.
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