Scientist 3, Immunology Discovery

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,400 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in South San Francisco seeks a motivated Scientist 3 for Immunology Discovery. The role involves planning and executing laboratory experiments focused on inflammatory diseases and collaborating across departments. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields. Strong skills in problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration are essential. A competitive salary and relocation benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of academic and/or industry experience.
• Experience in design and validation of cellular and molecular assays.
• Willingness to learn pre‑clinical in vivo studies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and interpret experiments in a lab setting.
• Collaborate across different labs and departments.
• Contribute to target discovery and drug evaluation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related fields

Tools

Flow cytometry

Cell culture techniques

In vivo studies

Job description

The Position

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scientist 3 in the department of Immunology Discovery to work on drug discovery in the field of inflammatory diseases in the Vucic lab. The candidate is expected to plan, execute and interpret experiments by collaborating within and between different labs and departments. This is a hands‑on laboratory position with opportunities to contribute to target discovery, mechanistic examination of the pathways of interest, and evaluation of candidate molecules by in vitro and in vivo experiments related to cellular and inflammatory biology. Candidates familiar with T cells, monocytes/macrophage biology and innate immunity are especially encouraged to apply. You will have opportunities to productively collaborate with other researchers across departments, present your work to project teams, and contribute to scientific publications.

Who You Are

• Ph.D degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of academic and/or industry experience
• Practical experience in design, development, validation and execution of cellular (e.g. Flow cytometry), molecular, and in vivo assays/experiments
• Willing to learn and execute pre‑clinical in vivo studies
• Strong creative problem‑solving skills, and ability to think logically and independently
• Strong enthusiasm and passion for science and drug development
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and work with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, time management, and organization skills

Preferred

• A foundation in immunology and hands‑on expertise in immune cell assays
• Experience with primary cell isolation and culture (T cells, neutrophils, etc.)
• Experience with pre‑clinical in vivo studies involving treatment and tissue dissection
• Publication of research findings in scientific journals

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $103,400 to $192,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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