Scientist 3, Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology
Salary$103k – $192k
LocationSouth San Francisco
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentBiochemical and Cellular Pharmacology
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Must have10
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)
Expert-level proficiency 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
Independent and collaborative—equally comfortable leading own work and working as a team
Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
An excellent communicator (written and verbal) who can work seamlessly across cross-functional project teams
Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or related field
Nice to have4
Expertise in the cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic disease field
Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA assays, or high-content image analysis
Experience with lab automation and high-throughput screening
Proficiency with data analysis software and visualization tools (GraphPad Prism, Genedata, Excel, Python, R)
Skills
HTRF
AlphaScreen
Bravo
Tecan
Echo
GraphPad Prism
Genedata
Excel
Python
R
CRISPR
flow cytometry
ELISA
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Discretionary annual bonus
About the role
Join Genentech’s Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology Department and help shape the future of cardio-metabolic therapeutics. We are seeking a creative, motivated scientist to drive the discovery and characterization of innovative drug candidates that could transform patient outcomes.
Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge science and drug development, you will support the selection and characterization of therapeutic candidates across our pipeline. In this role, you will develop, validate, and execute sophisticated biochemical and cell-based assays in heterologous and physiologically relevant systems to evaluate drugs in cardiovascular, renal and metabolic areas. You will support projects from initial lead finding through optimization, conducting detailed mechanistic studies on complex receptor signaling pathways and protein interactions. Ultimately, your scientific insights will help define target candidate profiles and shape the screening cascades that deliver our next-generation therapeutics.
The Opportunity
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Design and execute rigorous experiments independently, troubleshoot issues, analyze complex data using advanced computational tools and software, and document results
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Drive screening efforts across multiple projects, leveraging a comprehensive toolkit of functional assays and technologies
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Pioneer novel assay platforms that interrogate complex receptor pharmacology and mechanism of action, showing scientific curiosity and reviewing literature to drive your initiatives
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Drive automation and efficiency using laboratory robotics (Bravo, Tecan, Echo…) to streamline workflows and accelerate timelines
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Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, generate high-quality presentations, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Who You Are
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Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or related field
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8+ years of hands-on research experience in fast-paced pharma or biotech environments
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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).
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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
•
Independent and collaborative—equally comfortable leading your own work and working as a team
•
Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
•
An excellent communicator (written and verbal) who can work seamlessly across cross-functional project teams
Preferred Qualifications
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Expertise in the cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic disease field
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Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA assays, or high-content image analysis
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Experience with lab automation and high-throughput screening
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Proficiency with data analysis software and visualization tools (GraphPad Prism, Genedata, Excel, Python, R)
About the company
Together, we’ll advance along the whole patient journey with the aspiration to prevent, stop and cure diseases.
This is an onsite position in South San Francisco, CA.
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of San Francisco, CA is $103,400.00 - $192,000.00 Annual USD. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Benefits
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Legal
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