Scientist 2, gCell – Centralized Mammalian Cell Bank for Research

Roche•South San Francisco, CA

15h•$85,500 - $158,700•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a Scientist 2 to join a highly motivated and collaborative team in gCell. We are a centralized cell bank for Research and Early Development at Genentech. This is a hands-on laboratory role. Our mission is to expand, bank and distribute quality ensured cell lines. The ideal candidate will have extensive research experience in culturing a variety of disease and advanced cellular models, including banking and differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPCS) and organoids. The scientist will have opportunities to utilize and leverage automation systems to expand cell culture and assist with optimizing genome-wide screens. You will be expected to frequently interact and communicate with other groups as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team. This position is based in South San Francisco, on site.

Requirements

BS/MS in life sciences with 4 years of hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.
2 years experiences in culturing and differentiating iPSCs and organoids.
1 year automation experience.
In depth knowledge of viral transductions, screening and cell line engineering.
Familiar with QCs: karyotyping, tri-lineage differentiation, pluripotency testing, mycoplasma & STR.
Adept with molecular biology/immunological techniques: FACS, IF staining, RT-PCR, biochemical assays, DNA & RNA extraction.
Familiar with LIMS and proficient with database maintenance.
Clear oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Operate and interpret data from core instrumentation such as, viCell Blu, FACS, qPCR, Biomarker for SNPtype assays, KingFisher for DNA extraction.

Responsibilities

Expand, bank and distribute quality ensured cell lines.
Utilize and leverage automation systems to expand cell culture.
Assist with optimizing genome-wide screens.
Frequently interact and communicate with other groups as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.