Retina Immunology Scientist — iPSC Models & AMD

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, is seeking a Scientist 3 to drive target identification and validation for AMD using human iPSC-derived retinal models. You will develop cell-based assays, validate targets, and advance therapies with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous data quality, collaboration across gRED, and presenting findings at conferences. Relocation benefits are available, with a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field with a strong publication record.
• Experience designing and executing cell-based assays using human iPSCs.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate results.
• Experience with retinal biology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop human iPSC-derived retinal models and design cell-based assays to validate targets and evaluate therapies.
• Learn and implement new workflows and analytical tools as priorities evolve.
• Maintain rigorous experimental design and data reproducibility.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the department and gRED.
• Present findings at internal forums and external conferences.

Skills

iPSC culture

Cell culture assay development

Ophthalmology/retina biology

Peer-reviewed publications

Collaboration

Omics data analysis

Education

PhD in Stem Cell Biology

Tools

Gene editing

Single-cell RNA-seq

Spatial transcriptomics

Proteomics

Organoid cultures

Job description

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, is seeking a Scientist 3 to drive target identification and validation for AMD using human iPSC-derived retinal models. You will develop cell-based assays, validate targets, and advance therapies with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous data quality, collaboration across gRED, and presenting findings at conferences. Relocation benefits are available, with a competitive salary and bonus potential.