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Senior Research Technician - Purification

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

• Responsible for maintenance, calibration and replacement of equipment in the department (HPLCs, AKTAs, spectrophotometers, lab supplies, etc.), maintenance of laboratory clean up schedules, and documentation systems.
• Work with your manager to prioritize tasks and assignments and make recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity based on department needs.
• Support the department by maintaining inventory of supplies and buffers.
• Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the department by using 5S principles to facilitate our daily operations. 
• Act as a single point of contact for resolving laboratory and facility related issues in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
• Work with a large group of researchers as well as outside partner groups and vendors to ensure optimal use of laboratory facilities.
• May assist co-workers with purification studies

 

 

Who You Are

• BA/BS or AA degree with 3-5 yrs. experience (preferably in biological sciences, physical sciences)
• Minimal 1.5 years work experience in lab support.
• Must possess good problem solving, interpersonal communication, and team skills and have experience and knowledge of laboratory systems.
• Must be a self-starter with strong focus on quality, details, and results.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs, stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Proficiency in working with Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.