The Position

We are seeking a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Agard Lab within the Department of Antibody Engineering at Genentech. The lab develops novel antibody technologies to define therapeutic targets and modify their activities. We focus on using multivalent and multispecific antibodies to impact biological processes not addressable with traditional IgGs. We are particularly interested in the regulation of post-translational modifications including therapeutic agonism and avidity-driven signaling and degradation. The fellow will reside within the department of Antibody Engineering and have access to scientists within the department and throughout Genentech’s organization, including our thriving postdoc community.

For more information on Nicholas Agard’s lab please visit: https://gene.com/scientists/our-scientists/nicholas-agard

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, or a related discipline prior to beginning employment. Prior experience with antibodies is not required.
• You need to be highly motivated and able to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary and collaborative research environment.
• Strong evidence of scientific productivity including at least one first-author paper published or accepted in a peer-review publication.
• Practical experience with protein engineering, biochemistry, cell culture and enzymology are a plus but not required for success.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills are highly desirable.

For information about the Postdoctoral Program at Genentech, please go to:

https://www.gene.com/careers/university-and-early-career/postdocs

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $64,800 and $120,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

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Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

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