Biospecimen Data Specialist (Temporary)

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Vir Biotechnology 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 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.

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 Bio is looking for a Biospecimen Data Specialist (Temporary) who will be responsible for coordinating and managing biospecimen data related to sample tracking, shipment, and reporting. This role ensures accurate logging of transactions tied to sample management, leveraging platforms such as Smartsheet and Excel to facilitate data integrity and transparency throughout the biospecimen lifecycle.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

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→Log and track all biospecimen transactions, including shipments from central labs to third-party labs, returns to sites, and sample destruction
→Maintain and update central and third-party lab databases to ensure real-time accuracy of sample records
→Develop, implement, and maintain common sample reporting plans using manual and automated tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, or custom programming solutions)
→Collaborate with laboratory teams and external partners to streamline sample management processes and resolve discrepancies
→Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational data standards for biospecimen handling and documentation

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, data management, or a related field
Experience with biospecimen or laboratory data management systems (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel)
Experience with programming or automation for data tracking and reporting preferred
Proficiency in data reporting and database maintenance
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for biospecimen management
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

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What We Offer

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The expected hourly range for this position is $40.00 to $45.00. 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.

For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.

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