Job Description

The Position
The Protein Sciences organization within Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) is seeking a highly motivated, scientifically curious, skilled, and productive research associate to advance efforts on drug discovery and gene therapy modalities in a contract role. This position offers hands-on experience in drug discovery. The candidate will be expected to work independently, to generate data and communicate results that drive project decisions.

Responsibilities
• Engineer therapeutics and perform biophysical, biochemical & biological analyses such as SPR/BLI for PPI assessment, enzymatic activity assays, cell culturing and transduction experiments
• Cell culture, flow cytometry and transduction efficiency experiments
• Operating FPLC for protein purification
• Independently design and execute well-controlled experiments
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate data
• Collaborate across research groups to support the development of therapeutics for both intracellular and extracellular targets
• Communicating with and presenting to collaborators across research community

Qualifications:
• BS, MS, or PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, molecular virology or a related discipline, with significant wet-lab experience
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills required
• Knowledge of basic wet-lab skills including, but not limited to: protein purification (FPLC) and characterization, PCR, construct design, cloning, biochemical and biophysical assays
• Proficiency with SPR / BLI, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and/or working with adeno associated viruses (AAVs) is preferred
• Motivated, collaborative, self-directed, efficient
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and organized, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $40.00/hour-$50/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

Magnit has an ongoing commitment to the diversity and inclusion of all team members. We believe that embracing diversity leads to innovation and helps address the needs of the business. We welcome individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to join our team. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates these unique perspectives, allowing you to contribute to your full potential. Finally, but most importantly, we expect all team members to be treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please email us at Roche.Accommodations@magnitglobal.com

Job Tags

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