[ccp4bb] Senior Scientist- X-Ray Crystallography Technology

2011-07-11 Thread Mitch Kocen
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Passionate About Science

We're passionate and rigorous about our science. For more than 30 years,
Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using
innovative science to develop breakthrough medicines that improve the
lives of people with serious or life-threatening diseases.

 

The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA,
headquarters: 

 

Senior Scientist- X-Ray Crystallography  Technology

 

Responsibilities:

Genentech has an opportunity for an outstanding X-ray crystallographer
to join the Genentech Structural Biology Department as a Senior
Scientist (Technology). The department encompasses protein expression,
purification, crystallography, and NMR spectroscopy, and collaborates
with scientists and project teams throughout the Research organization.
Primary job responsibilities include being an integral member of project
teams, creatively applying crystallography to structure-based drug
design, and providing strategic and managerial oversight of protein
expression, purification and crystallography approaches for projects at
all stages of the drug discovery pipeline. In addition to participation
on project teams, the successful candidate will be expected carry out
innovative research resulting in co- and lead-authored publications on
structures of therapeutic and biological importance.

 

Requirements:

This position requires a PhD in Structural Biology, Biophysics,
Biochemistry or related discipline, relevant post doctoral experience
and at least five years of additional experience as an independent
scientific investigator or group leader. The candidate must have
experience with successfully managing external resource and/or leading
multi-disciplinary project teams and a strong publication record in top
tier journals is required. Technical expertise in solving X-ray crystal
structures including hand-on operation of relevant data collection
devices and software packages is required along with an established
track record as an effective manager. The ideal candidate is a skillful
speaker at high profile internal and external forums.

 

The successful candidate will show evidence of sustained productivity,
creativity and independent contributions to science; and must also be
highly organized, motivated, work independently in a collaborative
team-oriented setting, and have strong managerial and communication
skills. The applicant must be passionate about applying structural
biology to the pursuit of drug discovery including using structure-based
drug design and carrying out cutting edge research on protein complexes
of importance to human diseases. Demonstrated scientific leadership
resulting in significant achievements either in a collaborative academic
setting or in the context of multi-disciplinary projects team in a
biotech/pharmaceutical setting is a must.

 

Passionate About Our People

We recognize that our people are our most important asset. It's why we
foster an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and offer
competitive healthcare and benefits to help you bring the best to the
business and to your personal life.

Join us as we continue to tackle medicine's most challenging problems
and live a life inspired. To apply for this job, visit
https://roche.taleo.net/careersection/test/jobapply.ftl?lang=enjob=0037
7162src=JB-11480.

 

Now a member of the Roche Group, Genentech has multiple medicines on the
market for cancer and other serious illnesses. We are an equal
opportunity employer.

 



[ccp4bb] Senior Scientist- X-Ray Crystallography Technology

2011-07-08 Thread Mitch Kocen
Important: Do *NOT* reply to this e-mail to apply for this position.
Only applications processed through the apply link will be accepted. Any
direct replies to this e-mail will be ignored.

 

Passionate About Science

We're passionate and rigorous about our science. For more than 30 years,
Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using
innovative science to develop breakthrough medicines that improve the
lives of people with serious or life-threatening diseases.

 

The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA,
headquarters: 

 

Senior Scientist- X-Ray Crystallography  Technology

 

Responsibilities:

Genentech has an opportunity for an outstanding X-ray crystallographer
to join the Genentech Structural Biology Department as a Senior
Scientist (Technology). The department encompasses protein expression,
purification, crystallography, and NMR spectroscopy, and collaborates
with scientists and project teams throughout the Research organization.
Primary job responsibilities include being an integral member of project
teams, creatively applying crystallography to structure-based drug
design, and providing strategic and managerial oversight of protein
expression, purification and crystallography approaches for projects at
all stages of the drug discovery pipeline. In addition to participation
on project teams, the successful candidate will be expected carry out
innovative research resulting in co- and lead-authored publications on
structures of therapeutic and biological importance.

 

Requirements:

This position requires a PhD in Structural Biology, Biophysics,
Biochemistry or related discipline, relevant post doctoral experience
and at least five years of additional experience as an independent
scientific investigator or group leader. The candidate must have
experience with successfully managing external resource and/or leading
multi-disciplinary project teams and a strong publication record in top
tier journals is required. Technical expertise in solving X-ray crystal
structures including hand-on operation of relevant data collection
devices and software packages is required along with an established
track record as an effective manager. The ideal candidate is a skillful
speaker at high profile internal and external forums.

 

The successful candidate will show evidence of sustained productivity,
creativity and independent contributions to science; and must also be
highly organized, motivated, work independently in a collaborative
team-oriented setting, and have strong managerial and communication
skills. The applicant must be passionate about applying structural
biology to the pursuit of drug discovery including using structure-based
drug design and carrying out cutting edge research on protein complexes
of importance to human diseases. Demonstrated scientific leadership
resulting in significant achievements either in a collaborative academic
setting or in the context of multi-disciplinary projects team in a
biotech/pharmaceutical setting is a must.

 

Passionate About Our People

We recognize that our people are our most important asset. It's why we
foster an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and offer
competitive healthcare and benefits to help you bring the best to the
business and to your personal life.

Join us as we continue to tackle medicine's most challenging problems
and live a life inspired. To apply for this job, visit
https://roche.taleo.net/careersection/test/jobapply.ftl?lang=enjob=0037
7162src=JB-11480.

 

Now a member of the Roche Group, Genentech has multiple medicines on the
market for cancer and other serious illnesses. We are an equal
opportunity employer.

 



[ccp4bb] Job opportunity: Systems Specialist II - Automation, Protein Crystallography

2009-01-30 Thread Mitch Kocen
For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the
biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel
medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is
among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on
the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. Please take
this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our
employees are our most important asset.

The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA,
headquarters: 

 

Systems Specialist II - Automation, Protein Crystallography

 

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly collaborative and mechanically adept individual
to join the Genentech protein crystallography group, consisting of
approximately 20 scientists, research associates, and postdoctoral
fellows engaged in structure determination of proteins and
protein-ligand complexes of therapeutic interest. The successful
candidate will have primary responsibility for maintaining and improving
our in-house X-ray crystallography facility, which currently consists of
X-ray generators and detectors, automated crystal imaging systems, and
robotic crystallization equipment. The individual will be the primary
contact for vendor-assisted troubleshooting and will perform daily and
preventative maintenance. The individual will have the opportunity to
collaborate on diverse projects by assisting with in-house data
collection.

 

Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a
relevant discipline and three years of experience in an industrial or
crystallography/automation environment. Practical mechanical aptitude
and attention to detail are required. Experience in troubleshooting
robotic equipment and/or X-ray equipment is preferred. Experience in
computer programming and X-ray software is a plus. Strong teamwork,
collaboration and communication skills are essential.

 

Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and
encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective. Do not
reply to this e-mail. To learn more about our current opportunities,
please visit: http://careers.gene.com and reference Req. #126110.
Please use Web - CCP4 when a source is requested. Again, please do not
reply to this e-mail. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.