Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
About the role
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What they're looking for
- Collaborate cross-functionally with CALM-EM team members and gRED research scientists to design, optimize, and execute tailored imaging assays that address critical drug discovery questions
- Lead user onboarding and hands-on technical training on advanced light microscopy instrumentation, serving as a primary technical resource across the broader scientific community
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust digital image analysis workflows and computational pipelines using scientific software to extract meaningful quantitative metrics from complex imaging datasets
- Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced microscope hardware platforms independently and in partnership with external service vendors
- Prepare quantitative imaging data and multi-dimensional visualizations for presentation in high-impact scientific publications, patent applications, and project team reviews
- Balance and prioritize multiple concurrent research projects in a dynamic, fast-paced discovery research environment
More about this role
Bold thinkers, breakthrough makers: Join a team of curious minds who challenge the status quo, create what’s next in science and technology, and have the freedom to turn daring ideas into real breakthroughs.
The Opportunity
The Center for Advanced Light Microscopy and Electron Microscopy (CALM-EM), housed within our Department of Research Pathology, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Scientist 3, Microscopy Specialist to join our centralized microscopy hub. In this role, you will deliver world-class technical expertise in optical microscopy and advanced quantitative image analysis to propel scientific discovery and drug development initiatives across Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED). You will partner directly with project teams across diverse therapeutic areas—providing end-to-end guidance spanning experimental design, modality selection, sample preparation, and downstream computational image analysis.
- Provide high-level technical consultation and experimental design across advanced imaging modalities, including confocal, live-cell imaging, organoids/complex in vitro models, tissue clearing, light sheet microscopy, and high-content screening (HCS) assays.
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