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Genentech
Scientist 3 - Nucleic Acid Technologies
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A Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research in one of many specialized areas. May observe and study different types of animals or plants and their habitats or ecosystems, or study cell biology or microorganisms, or research questions relating to human biology and health.
$112,236 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
•The Position•The Therapeutic Modalities and Technologies group in the Protein Sciences organization at Genentech is responsible for the design and generation of new therapeutic modalities that combine the engineering and analytical principles of multiple scientific disciplines. We are excited to be at the forefront of therapeutic design by generating molecules with unique mechanisms of action. We are looking for an individual to join our Nucleic Acid Technologies team, which leverages innovative molecular and cellular technologies to advance Genentech's therapeutic programs across mRNA, nucleic acid based medicines (ASO/siRNA), and novel modalities. Our team supports pipeline progress through implementation of established workflows, assay and process improvements, as well as the development of new experimental capabilities that increase efficiency and dataset dimensionality. Additionally, we serve as an incubator for novel modalities and emerging technologies, conducting early assessments of high-priority biological questions and modality-enhancing tools that can enable future therapeutic opportunities. •The Opportunity•+ Design and execute experiments leveraging innovative molecular and cellular technologies to advance therapeutic programs across mRNA, nucleic acid-based medicines (ASO/siRNA), and novel modalities. + Optimize experimental workflows and develop new capabilities to increase testing efficiency and dataset dimensionality. + Serve as an incubator for emerging technologies, conducting early assessments of high-priority biological questions that enable future therapeutic opportunities. + Perform techniques such as q