Scientist 3, Discovery Oncology

The Position

The Opportunity

The Department of Discovery Oncology at Genentech is excited to announce an opportunity for a Scientist, with a strong interdisciplinary background. In addition to deep expertise in oncology, cell biology and signaling, the ideal candidate will also have experience leveraging computational biology and novel machine-learning methods to enhance target identification and drug discovery. This position will be focused on new target discovery for oncology.

The successful candidate will integrate efforts spanning the interface of functional genomics, molecular biology, and disease model engineering with computational methodologies. Working closely with our AI/ML group, drug development, translational medicine, and clinicians, you will help identify new therapeutic hypotheses and advance transformative medicines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with internal experts across computational and experimental disciplines to perform in silico, in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo model systems that drive innovative therapeutic strategies. This will primarily be a wet-lab based position.
• Innovative Drug Discovery: Leverage novel machine-learning methods and advanced computational tools to utilize multi-omics datasets, identify new targets, and refine drug discovery pipelines.
• Translational Impact: Generate high-quality, original research that advances our understanding of cancer biology as well contributing to the development of new therapies for oncologic indications.

Who You Are

• Educational Background: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 3 or more years relevant research experience. Your record should reflect high-impact publications and/or patents, and successful project transitions.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, cancer research, computational biology with exposure to/ leveraging AI/ ML, large data analysis for target discovery.
• Experience in integrating functional genomics, molecular biology, and disease model engineering to drive drug discovery in oncology is essential.

Preferred

• Postdoctoral work is preferred but not required for exceptionally qualified graduate students

If you are passionate about harnessing the power of advanced computational methodologies to uncover novel therapeutic targets for cancer and drive transformative medicines, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at the forefront of research and drug discovery at Genentech.

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $101,400 - $188,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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