Scientist I, Analytical Development Bioassays

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serve as subject matter expert for Bioassays within the Tech Ops department and the broader CMC organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years' of industry