Role OverviewJoin Genentech's Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology Department to drive the discovery and characterization of innovative drug candidates. You will support the selection and characterization of therapeutic candidates across our pipeline, developing and executing sophisticated biochemical and cell-based assays to evaluate drugs in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic areas.
What You Will Do
Design and execute rigorous experiments, drive screening efforts, pioneer novel assay platforms, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. You will analyze complex data, troubleshoot issues, and document results.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and scientific rigor. You will be independent and collaborative, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work seamlessly across cross-functional project teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on research experience in fast-paced pharma or biotech environments
- Expert-level proficiency with culture of mammalian cells, primary cells, and stable cell line generation
- Knowledgeable in G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways, ligand-receptor binding kinetics, and standard pharmacological characterization
- Hands-on experience with a variety of microplate-format biochemical and cellular assays (e.g., HTRF, AlphaScreen, or luminescence-based readouts)
- A critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and scientific rigor
- Independent and collaborative—equally comfortable leading your own work and working as a team
- Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
- An excellent communicator (written and verbal) who can work seamlessly across cross-functional project teams
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Relocation benefits not available
- Benefits detailed at the link provided below
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