# Scientist 3, Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology at Genentech

- Company: Genentech
- What the company does: Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
- Company website: https://gene.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: South San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ROG-A2O-GENE/job/South-San-Francisco/Scientist-3--Biochemical-and-Cellular-Pharmacology_202608-122217
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/genentech-scientist-3-biochemical-and-cellular-pharmacology/

## About the role

Design and execute rigorous experiments independently, troubleshoot issues, analyze complex data using advanced computational tools and software, and document results Drive screening efforts across multiple projects, leveraging a comprehensive toolkit of functional assays and technologies

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or related field
- 8+ years of hands-on research experience in fast-paced pharma or biotech environments
- Expert-level proficiency in culturing and performing assays on a wide range of mammalian and primary cells (including cardiomyocytes), as well as in stable cell line generation and gene-editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR)
- Knowledgeable in G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways, ligand-receptor binding kinetics, and standard pharmacological characterization
- Hands-on experience with a variety of microplate-format biochemical and cellular assays (e.g., HTRF, AlphaScreen, or luminescence-based readouts)
- A critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and scientific rigor