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Position	Pathologist - Scientist, Safety Assessment
Company	Genentech
Certification Required	ACVP
Minimum Degree Required	DVM, PhD
Posting Date	December 21, 2009

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, Safety Assessment

Responsibilities:
The Safety Assessment Department is seeking a Pathologist- Scientist with experience in drug development and investigative research. As part of Development Sciences, Safety Assessment Pathologists 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.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a DVM, PhD, board certification in Veterinary Pathology and 4-6 years’ experience in toxicologic and investigative pathology. Demonstrated theoretical/practical knowledge and technical abilities in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, advanced microscopy and image analysis method development and application are required.

We aim to provide employees with a stimulating and collaborative environment where they can make important contributions to medicine and thrive as professionals. Our unique culture is characterized by a commitment to science, a dedication to patients and a respect for individuals and their contributions. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit careers.gene.com and reference Req. #1000022109 . Please use “Web - Am College of Vet Pathologist” when a source is requested. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer.

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