Principal Scientist - Microbial Bioprocess (E. coli)

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, is hiring a Principal Engineer/Scientist in South San Francisco to develop scalable E. coli processes for biologics and to collaborate across research, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

The role requires an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s with 8+ years or PhD with 4+ years) and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional projects and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline; Master’s +8+ years or PhD +4+ years in E. coli or microbial process development.
• Proven experience in E. coli or microbial process development, characterization and validation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, robust microbial E. coli processes for biologics production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on CMC deliverables and regulatory filings.
• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements in microbial process technology.
• Advocate for new technology implementations across stakeholders.

Skills

E. coli process development

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory filings

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

AI-based modeling tools

Job description

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, is hiring a Principal Engineer/Scientist in South San Francisco to develop scalable E. coli processes for biologics and to collaborate across research, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

The role requires an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s with 8+ years or PhD with 4+ years) and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional projects and regulatory submissions.