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:

Pathologist - Scientist

Responsibilities:
The Safety Assessment Department of Genentech is seeking a Pathologist-Scientist with experience in drug development and investigative research. As part of Development Sciences, Safety Assessment Pathologists at Genentech provide scientific leadership and play an active role in the process of drug development from late stage research through marketed products.

This role involves working in a collaborative team environment as part of the comprehensive safety assessment of Genentech therapeutics by participating on project teams and by providing expertise in areas of immunohistochemistry, advanced microscopy and image analysis technologies in support of the design, implementation and data analysis of both non-GLP and GLP investigative toxicology studies.

Responsibilities will include interdisciplinary project team research collaboration and leadership, design and conduct of investigative and mechanistic studies involving immunohistochemistry-based methods, image analysis and other advanced microscopy technologies. Functional area mentorship, management of tissue cross-reactivity studies, peer review of regulatory studies and representation of Genentech at meetings with regulatory authorities, as needed, will also be components of this position.

Requirements:
This position requires a DVM, a PhD, board certification in Veterinary Pathology and 4-6 years of experience in toxicologic and investigative pathology. The candidate must have complex problem-solving, data analysis and investigative skills. The individual must have demonstrated theoretical/practical knowledge and technical abilities in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, advanced microscopy and image analysis method development and application. He/she must possess the ability to work independently and leverage literature to develop and optimize experimental methods. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The capability to build productive cross-functional collaborations both within and external to Genentech is required.

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. #1000022109. Please use “Web – ACVP” when a source is requested. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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