Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical Sciences (Temporary)
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is an immunology company focused on combining cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent infectious diseases and other serious conditions. Vir has assembled two technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current clinical development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses and human immunodeficiency virus. Vir has several preclinical candidates in its pipeline, including those targeting influenza A and B, COVID-19, RSV/MPV and HPV.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Vir seeks a contract Senior Research Associate of Bioanalytics to perform bioanalytical assays to support development of large molecule assets. You will be involved in the development of bioanalytical assays supporting non-clinical and clinical studies. Work with the bioanalytical scientist on method development, study sample analysis, and reporting of data. You will report to the Associate Director, Bioanalytics.
This is an onsite lab-based role, and you will work five (5) days each week from our HQ in San Francisco.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop bioanalytical methods to support large clinical candidates that are at different stages of research and development.
- Develop Pharmacokinetic (PK), Anti-drug antibody (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) to support clinical and non-clinical studies.
- Perform sample bioanalysis to support non-clinical drug development activities.
- Generate and characterize critical reagents to support the assay development and life cycle maintaineces (e.g. Labeling)
- Perform troubleshooting and evaluation of a variety of complex methods to identify appropriate bioanalytical solutions.
- Work with bioanalytical scientist and collaborators to support drug development activities.
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
- MS (3+ years) and BS (5+years) relevant industry experience.
- Experience in assay development and validation for clinical and non-clinical studies.
- Experience in development and validation of PK, ADA and NAb assays.
- Demonstrated expertise in GLP and GCP compliance of sample handling and storage, bioanalytical assay development, sample analysis, and laboratory operation and processes is required.
- Technical expertise with a variety of platforms to analyze all aspects of large molecule therapeutics, including those with complex sample handling and preparation procedures (e.g., enzymatic assays, ligand-binding assays, cell-based assays) from a variety of biological matrices (e.g., serum, plasma).
- Technical expertise with critical reagent generation (labeling) and characterization.
- Familiar with PK and PD principles of establishment of relevant assays and assay ranges.
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
The expected hourly salary range for this position is $53.85 to $78.37. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
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