Senior Scientific Researcher/Principal Scientific Researcher

Individual contributor   ·    San Francisco, CA    ·   Full time

Job facts

The inhalation group in Translational Immunology is seeking a motivated, interactive, and highly organized Senior Scientific Researcher or Principal Scientific Researcher to perform in vivo animal studies in support of research and pipeline projects addressing unmet needs in chronic lung diseases. The successful candidate will be responsible for model development and carrying out studies in established PK/PD and efficacy models, with a focus on projects that involve inhaled drug delivery. This individual is expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting to evaluate therapeutic candidate molecules.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Handle a high volume of in vivo work in mouse, rat, and guinea pig, including dosing, blood collection, and necropsy/tissue collection
• Perform various techniques of inhaled dosing, such as intranasal, intratracheal, or oropharyngeal dosing, as well as administering compounds via inhalation towers with both wet and dry aerosols
• Be in charge of experimental design and execution, sample processing, data collection and analysis
• Present resulting data in various forums, including lab meetings, department meetings, and multi-functional project teams

Requirements:

• The successful applicant will have BA/BS or MS (Senior Scientific Researcher) or PhD (Principal Scientific Researcher) in immunology, cell biology, neuroscience, or related field, preferably with a background in lung biology and 2+ years experience in academic or industry laboratory setting.
• Those familiar with inhalation techniques, including aerosol generation and characterization, will be given precedence.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills are essential.
• Strong problem-solving, flexibility, and the ability to integrate detailed analysis into a larger disease-oriented context will be expected.

Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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