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Scientist - Pathologist

Company

Genentech

Certification Required

ACVP

Minimum Degree Required

DVM and PhD

Posting Date

December 3, 2008

For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world’s leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset.

The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA, headquarters:

Scientist- Pathology

Responsibilities:
A newly created Pathologist position is open in the Pathology research organization. Genentech, the worlds leading company developing targeted therapeutics for cancer patients, pioneered the development and clinical use of antiangiogenic therapy. The successful applicant will join an active program to expand our understanding of this therapeutic strategy. He/she will work collaboratively with other pathologists, research scientists and members of clinical drug development teams to identify, characterize and develop novel anti-angiogenic therapies. He/she will also conduct an independent, internally funded angiogenesis research program supporting the overall goals of the group.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have both PhD and DVM degrees, with Board certification (or equivalent overseas qualification), a minimum of three years of prior vascular biology research experience and a record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications. He/she must provide insightful but constructive scientific input to multiple concurrent projects, have excellent organizational and communication skills and must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experience.

Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective. To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit: http://careers.gene.com and reference Req. #1000015939. Please use “Web - Am College of Vet Pathologist” when a source is requested. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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