Scientist 4, Translational Medicine
About The Position
Genentech's Translational Medicine OMNI (TM OMNI) Department supports the entire R&D portfolio of novel therapies in Ophthalmology, Metabolism, Neuroscience, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases (OMNI). We develop and implement biomarker strategies to study disease pathways, confirm a therapeutic's mechanism of action, and improve clinical trial efficiency and success. Additionally, we lead reverse translation efforts, leveraging clinical data to support target discovery. The Opportunity: We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Scientist 4 to join Genentech’s Translational Medicine (TM) team on-site at our South San Francisco campus. The candidate will collaborate with scientists across R&D to provide biomarker support for ophthalmology programs across different stages of drug development while also generating insights for the next generation of ophthalmology drug targets. The role will cover: 1) Analysis and interpretation of large-scale -omics datasets from clinical and preclinical studies to enable biomarker discovery and reverse translation; 2) Assay development to support biomarker assessment in clinical and preclinical studies.
Requirements
- A PhD degree in Biological Sciences with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Both wet lab skills and bioinformatics experience are required.
- A strong record of high-impact publications.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, time management, organization skills, and ability to work independently.
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for drug discovery and development.
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large scale -omics datasets (proteomics, lipidomics, transcriptomics) generated from clinical and preclinical sample testing.
- Discover candidate targets based on interpretation of -omics data and a deep understanding of disease biology.
- Develop, qualify, and validate custom immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, Simoa, NULISA) against biomarkers of interest to support pipeline programs (goes beyond running commercial assay kits).
- Clearly and concisely communicate findings internally and externally through written reports, publications, and presentations.
- Coordinate interdepartmental and external collaborations.
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
