THE OPPORTUNITYVir 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
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFERThe 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.
