Translational Oncology Scientist: Multicolor Flow Cytometry

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

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a PhD-level scientist to design, execute, and analyze complex flow cytometry experiments, building and optimizing large multicolor panels for deep immunophenotyping. The role involves high-precision data analysis of challenging, low-input samples and routine primary cell/cell line culture.

You will collaborate across teams to share insights and guide strategic decisions, within an open, technically rigorous environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Oncology, or a closely related field.
• Proven expertise in advanced flow cytometry and building large multicolor panels.
• Experience with primary cell and cell line cultures.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality, reproducible data to advance exploratory oncology targets into clinical development.
• Design, execute, and analyze complex flow cytometry experiments, serving as a key technical resource.
• Build, optimize, and troubleshoot large multicolor panels for deep immunophenotyping.
• Perform meticulous, high-precision analysis on challenging samples, including low cell counts.
• Perform routine cell culture using primary cells and established cell lines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with diverse project teams to share insights and support decisions.
• Thrive in an open, collaborative environment that values technical excellence, adaptability, and scientific rigor.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Multicolor panels

Low-input analyses

Immunology

Primary cells

Cell lines

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

PhD in Immunology or Oncology

Job description

Genentech is seeking a PhD-level scientist to design, execute, and analyze complex flow cytometry experiments, building and optimizing large multicolor panels for deep immunophenotyping. The role involves high-precision data analysis of challenging, low-input samples and routine primary cell/cell line culture.

You will collaborate across teams to share insights and guide strategic decisions, within an open, technically rigorous environment.