Early Research & Clinical Development Ophthalmology Trainee

Description du poste:

The Position

Genentech has a strong commitment to developing novel, vision-changing therapies for patients with ophthalmic diseases. We are seeking a Research/Clinical Development Ophthalmology Trainee to join the Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) and Late-Stage Product Development (PD) organizations.

The successful candidate will focus on developing novel in vitro disease models for understanding disease pathogenesis and/or test novel therapeutic hypotheses for in vitro and in vivo. This is a hands-on laboratory position with abundant opportunity for collaboration with other researchers in a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary environment. Technical, as well as, intellectual contributions to the team are expected.

This is a unique opportunity to experience drug and personalized healthcare development, and become part of the future of ophthalmology at one of the world's leading and cutting-edge biotechnology companies.

This is a two year fixed-contract to provide the opportunity to perform discovery research in the area of ocular diseases and to gain specialized, in-depth training and experience in global, late stage, drug development at Genentech, a global, research-focused healthcare company.

* You will have the opportunity to perform discovery research in retinal degeneration focus areas.
* You will demonstrate the ability to conceive, plan, and conduct independent research.
* You will have a positive, resilient, and collaborative attitude with the ability to develop novel hypotheses and drive projects.
* You will have an opportunity to support a global ophthalmology development team.
* You will join cross-functional teams responsible for the overall program strategy and design, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of studies.

Who You Are:
(Required)

* You have a PhD in Ophthalmology, Stem Cell Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience and/or a relevant area of studies.
* You have a demonstrated level of some research experience within drug development.
* You have a demonstrated level of proficiency in human cell culture, specifically in culturing and manipulating human stem cells and organoid models.
* You have demonstrated expertise in developing, qualifying, and applying 3D ocular or neural tissue models (e.g. retinal, brain organoids), co-culture systems, and microphysiological or microfluidic platforms, to support drug discovery and translational research.
* You have a strong background in in vitro models or stem cell biology as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in peer-reviewed journals. You have advanced at least one key research project as evidenced by a first author paper published or accepted in a top-tier peer-reviewed journal.

Preferred:

* You have postdoctoral experience.
* You have demonstrated experience in retinal disease and/or neurodegenerative disease biology, as well as a basic understanding of immunology.
* You have experience in bioengineering, genome editing or omics technologies, including experience with in vivo rodent models.
* You are a team player with a proactive attitude to tackle long standing, difficult problems in retinal biology and disease therapeutics
* You have demonstrated the ability to be motivated and capable of independent work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment with cross-functional interaction and engagement
* You have demonstrated Interest in developing knowledge and skills for contributing to clinical studies

This is a two year, fixed-contract position. This position is based on-site in South San Francisco, CA.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the South San Francisco, CA location is $120,000 - $138,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position qualifies for limited 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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