Vir Biotechnology is looking for a highly talented and motivated Scientist to join our new Immune Targeting team, reporting to the Sr. Vice President, to solve challenges spanning discovery research and pre-clinical development. You will join Vir’s efforts in discovery research aimed at development of novel therapeutic programs. You will have interactions with cross-functional discovery teams and contribute to the discovery of novel T cell receptors and immunomodulators for cancer and infectious disease. This role is based in our San Francisco Lab Facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• You will plan, validate and execute cutting-edge human immunologic assays to support research programs.
• You will develop and manage internal and external resources to support research programs.
• You will perform scientific research of considerable scope and complexity which requires in-depth knowledge of scientific methods.
• You will maintain project timelines and participate in team meetings.
• Present scientific work at internal meetings and potential partners.
• Maintain records of daily activities, experimental details, and results related to assigned projects.
• May provide scientific mentorship to Research Associates.
• Manage animal models of therapeutic activity
• Seek opportunities to continuously improve

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You should have a PhD and 2+ year of relevant industry/academic experience with focus in either immunology or tumor immunology or equivalent education/experience
• Must have a broad fundamental understanding of the immune response to cancer and infectious agents.
• Technical expertise with specialized immunology assays and methods such as, polychromatic flow cytometry, cytotoxicity as well as T cell functional assay and antigen presentation assays, and other in vitro immunology systems is required.
• Familiarity with complex, multi-parameter data sets (i.e. systems biology) ideal.  Experience in gene expression and molecular biology.
• Experience working with human biospecimens preferred.
• Experience in human immunology with a focus on T cell assays and TcR transfer. Antibody development experience is desirable
• Can manage a high volume of projects
• Strong communication organization and planning skills