Sobre este puesto de Scientist, Analytical Development Bioassays (Temporary) en Vir Biotechnology
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Scientist, Analytical Development (Temporary). 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. You will execute cell-based and binding assays for characterization testing in support of 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 ELISA, Neutralization assays, 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
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 hourly range for this position is $55.00 to $70.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
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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