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QC Assoc TERM

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

This is a 2 year TERM position:

The primary responsibility of this position will be to report to the
operations Sr. Manager in charge of a global group that executes
testing (cell based and PCR based platforms) for adventitious agents,
i.e., virus, mycoplasma in CHO-derived products following established
procedures and in compliance with cGMP’s.  The position will require
work in the laboratory executing the test methods for both routine lot
release and validation of the methods on a product specific bases.
The analyst in this position will be expected to execute other QC
laboratory related activities with other team members like sampling
handling, equipment maintenance and review of QC batch test records
and certificates of analysis.  The position will also be expected to
author study reports and draft protocols for approval on validation
and/or investigational studies, review and/or author discrepancy
protocols and assessments.  Opportunities for participation as a
trainer on various topics related the detection methods utilized in
the lab, regulations that govern the use of those methods and topics
about Quality and compliance will also be available.

Who You Are

B.S. or greater in a Biological Science, i.e., Biology, Microbiology,
Virology and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant laboratory experience
is being sought.  The candidate will be working with cell lines and on
a daily basis applying aseptic technique when working in the facility,
therefore, knowledge and/or direct experience of cell culture and the
principles of working in a Biosafety level II environment is
suggested.  A background in PCR based on knowledge and/or experience
with the actual execution of such methods is also suggested.  Computer
skills related to Quality laboratory systems and cGMP working
knowledge are required.  The successful candidate should have the
ability to work well with a team of highly motivated and experienced
staff and with members from local and international departments.

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.