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Senior Research Associate/ Scientist, Drug Delivery

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 position involves work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that is exploring strategies to understand and enhance the ocular pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic antibodies. Responsibilities will include the design and production of protein variants, purification of proteins for animal studies, and analytical characterization for target affinity and stability.  The successful candidate will actively participate in project teams and make intellectual contributions to the research. Assistance in the preparation of written technical reports, and submission of external publications and patent applications when appropriate, is expected.

Who You Are

Requirements:

A BS/MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with >8 years of research experience is preferred.   Candidates with a Ph.D. but lesser overall experience will be considered.  Excellent protein chemistry and molecular biology skills are required. Experience with protein analytical methodologies such as HPLC-SEC and IEC, and/or technologies for affinity determination including SPR, are desirable.  Success in laboratory management a plus.  A record of accomplishment as shown by scientific publications and/or patent applications is required. The ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment is essential.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

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