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Research Assistant - Purification Development

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

Description
The Critical Reagents System (CritRS) in Purification Development is responsible for the purification of critical reagents in support of assay development (for clinical products), assays in support of regulatory filings, the continued support of assays for marketed products, as well as specific reagents that support general test procedures (such as ELISAs to measure host cell impurities).  The candidate will be responsible for protein purification, characterization, and documentation of critical reagent production within the purification group. The work also includes interaction and collaboration with members of other CritRS production and customer groups, and potential support of other projects within the group.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

A B.A. or B.S. in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical/biochemical engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience is preferred.  Skills should include a basic understanding of protein purification (chromatography theory and practice) as well as protein characterization techniques (analytical HPLC, UV spectroscopy, and electrophoresis), general laboratory techniques (preparation of laboratory solutions) and instrumentation (centrifugation, filtration). The candidate should possess good problem solving, organizational, and documentation skills. The ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team oriented group setting is required. Good interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills are also required.

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