Careers
Please indicate desired position in subject line and send resumes to: careers@xbiotech.com
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Facility Manager
Position type: Full time – office based
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
Oversees and performs functions related to the maintenance and operation of several manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining existing facilities and equipment, planning new facility build-outs, arranging and overseeing contractor activities, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring OSHA compliance. Is familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
• Performs activities related to day-to-day facility support, including maintenance and repair, waste disposal, general facility support, security, and compliance.
• Ensures the facility and equipment are always working in an operational state
• Coordinates preventative maintenance activities with outside vendors
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees facility construction projects
• Ensures projects are completed as per schedule and within the allocated budget
• Assists with the resolution of maintenance and building operational issues
• Identifies and hires contractors to complete facility related projects
• Oversees the activities of contractors
• Creates and maintains files to demonstrate on-going compliance
• Reviews, modifies, and maintains the contractor safety program
• Reviews local, state, and federal codes/regulations, and creates programs, modifies existing procedures, and oversee activities to ensures all facility sites remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• Performs other duties as may be required by supervisor
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office applications, such as Word and Excel
• Proficiency with hand tools and general facility maintenance of equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform required operations in a safe manner without endangering self or coworkers
• Good driving record
• Ability and willingness to respond to any 24/7 emergency type situation or facility maintenance event within an hour of notification
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree
• Good knowledge of building codes, trade groups, and applicable regulations
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT and TASCA requirements
• Project and people management skills, including maintaining project schedules and budgets
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CRA
Position type: Full time – office based
Required education: BS/BA or higher degree in a scientific or healthcare field
Area(s) of expertise desired: Oncology, Diabetes, Cardiovascular experience preferred, but not required
Description
The CRA II performs and coordinates all aspects of clinical monitoring and site management. This includes conducting site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring visits and study close-out visits. The CRA monitors progress of subject enrollment, performs source document verification of electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), oversees drug accountability, & manages investigational site to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH/GCP guidelines, & company SOPs. The CRA represents XBiotech and develops and maintains collaborative relationships with investigational sites to troubleshoot and resolve routine study conduct issues and routing data related issues.
The CRA II may participate in the study start up process including development and review of study related tools as well as assist the Clinical Research Manager with planning, writing, distributing and maintaining Clinical study related procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- BS/BA or higher in a scientific or healthcare discipline
- At least 2 years experience monitoring phase I-III clinical trials
- EDC experience required
- Proven flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must possess computer literacy and proficiency in MS office.
- Must live in the Austin area as this is an office based position
- Valid Driver’s License and passport
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Associate Scientist, Molecular Biology
Department: Cell Line Development team, Research and Development group
Position Description:
Xbiotech is seeking an Associate Scientist, Molecular Biologist to join our Cell Line Development team. This team is responsible for the identification, isolation and cloning of genes encoding antibodies against cytokines. This position requires a results-driven associate level scientist who is proficient in a wide variety of molecular and cell biological techniques. Additionally, the candidate should have a proven track record of culturing mammalian cells, performing transfections, and screening for recombinants. The candidate should also have strong genetic and biochemical training to develop and optimize screening or selection strategies.
This individual will be responsible for the identification, cloning and expression of an antibody library from human blood cells. The library will be screened to identify interesting antibody genes. The genes of interest will then be cloned into a mammalian expression system and scaled up for production.
Requirements:
PhD in biological sciences, 1+ years post-doctoral experience preferred.
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Administrative Assistant/Accounting Clerk
Position Type: Full time
Summary: Administrative/Accounting position for a Biotech company located in Austin, TX. This position will handle all needed assistance with the admin/accounting department as well as handle all reception duties.
Responsibilities: General reception duties; Answer phones, take messages, welcome and escort all visitors entering the building. Also will assist with needed clerical work for the admin/accounting department such as filing, data entry/posting transactions, asset management, scanning, mail duties, reconciliation, as well as any other miscellaneous tasks that may be needed.
Qualifications: This person MUST be detail oriented. Also needs to have an upbeat and outgoing personality and enjoy dealing with many people on a daily basis. Must have a Bachelors degree in accounting with 1-2 years experience.
Salary: Will be based on Experience
Please send resumes to Ashley Knight at aknight@xbiotech.com to apply.
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MEDICAL DIRECTOR, MEDICAL AFFAIRS
Position type: Full time
Job Code: Med Director
Required education: Medical Doctor
Area(s) of expertise desired: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Immunology, Internal Medicine, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Regulatory Affairs
KEY WORDS: Medical Director, Clinical Director, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Medical Officer, Medical Director, Clinical Director, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Medical Officer, Medical Director, Clinical Director, Director of Clinical Affairs, Director of Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer.
Description:
XBiotech is looking for a uniquely motivated and talented physician to join our team as Medical Director. The Medical Director will help conceptualize, strategize, establish, and coordinate XBiotech’s clinical trial activities in several areas of medicine where diseases have important inflammatory components, including atherosclerosis, arthritis and cancer. The Medical Director will be the medical lead developing a US and European clinical trial strategy and managing clinical and regulatory issues relating to these programs. You will have development and oversight responsibility of all clinical trials. Specific duties will include oversight of medical monitoring for and responding to safety events, completion of regulatory documents, and working in close collaboration with operations personnel; managing of clinical trials team including therapeutic area physicians, clinical scientists and administrative staff.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a Medical degree with a strong clinical background. Board certification is a plus. Previous experience in the conduct of clinical trials is of course highly desired.