Scientist 3, Immunology Discovery

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

The Opportunity Department of Immunology Discovery at Genentech is seeking a highly talented, driven and motivated Scientist 3 for the Kim lab to investigate novel pathways, biologics and potential therapeutic targets to treat autoimmune diseases. This Scientist 3 will lead the projects that advance our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of T cell biology in inflammation and autoimmunity. The candidate will be expected to work independently and collaboratively on pipeline projects and will be responsible for advancing exciting and novel research stage programs into early clinical development, providing both scientific and technical expertise and generating solid proof of concept data. No prior industry experience required, but an open and curious scientific mind is essential. Excellent communication skills, will facilitate fruitful and open collaborations with other labs in immunology, human genetics, antibody engineering and early clinical development. Time and space will be provided to both drive the pipeline research program and also explore new biologics and pathways for new target discovery. Using state of the art technologies, the candidate will have the capacity to develop in vitro and in vivo skills to test the involvement of novel pathways and molecules in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases and to identify the mechanism of action (MOA) of new targets.

Requirements

• PhD degree and post-doctoral experience in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related field
• Good understanding of basic cellular and molecular immunology.
• Documented record of professional achievement in the form of high-quality publications.
• Be well versed theoretically and practically in cellular and molecular immunology techniques including primary cell isolation from tissues, in vitro stimulation of hematopoietic /immune cells, advanced flow cytometry, molecular biology, ELISA, qRT-PCR/RNAseq/scRNA-Seq and WB.
• Experience or be willing to develop in-vivo models.
• Independently designing, executing and interpreting experiments
• Have excellent communication skills and willing to work in a collaborative environment and core lab
• Can present research at intra- and inter-departmental meetings

Responsibilities

• lead the projects that advance our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of T cell biology in inflammation and autoimmunity
• work independently and collaboratively on pipeline projects
• responsible for advancing exciting and novel research stage programs into early clinical development
• providing both scientific and technical expertise and generating solid proof of concept data
• drive the pipeline research program and also explore new biologics and pathways for new target discovery
• develop in vitro and in vivo skills to test the involvement of novel pathways and molecules in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases and to identify the mechanism of action (MOA) of new targets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees