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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Job ID:00391526Job198of371Research Pathologist - OncologySouth San Francisco, CaliforniaJob factsJob functionResearchLocationUnited States - CaliforniaSouth San FranciscoCompany / DivisionPharmaceuticalsScheduleFull-timeJob typeRegular EmployeeJob levelExperiencedServiceDirect linkApply OnlinePrintWho We AreAt the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we''ve become one of the world''s leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.The PositionThe Department of Pathology works within the Research andDevelopment organizations to ensure that strategies for the treatment and cureof disease are based on accurate analyses of pathogenetic mechanisms. TheDepartment?s 10 Pathologists collaborate with andprovide pathology support to research scientists in the discovery,characterization, and preclinical development of novel therapeutic products fora variety of human diseases. Our organization has strong ties with academic andclinical groups both in the US and abroad, and supports pathology residentrotation activities. Publication in peer-reviewed journals is expected as acomponent of Pathologist career path development at Genentech. This is madepossible by abundant opportunities for scholarly activity associated withpathology support responsibilities.Our group is currently seeking a Pathologist to join theteam to help support (i) research scientists who discover and develop drugs forthe treatment of cancer, and (ii) research scientists and clinicians whodiscover and develop biomarkers for pharmacodynamics and patient selectionpurposes in Phase I, II and III clinical trials of oncologytherapeutics. The successful candidate will be familiar with, if notexpert in, the molecular, cellular, systems biology, and pathogenic mechanismsof cancer. He/she will have a strong interest in providing pathology supportfor drug and biomarker discovery programs in cancer, and an appreciation forthe need for potential flexibility in contributing support to programs outsideof oncology as the need arises.Who You AreQualifications:A MD or DVM, or their foreign equivalents, with appropriate Board Certification in Pathology are required, together with clear demonstration of scientific productivity as evidenced by first and co-authored publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals. A Ph.D. degree in a related field, in addition to the MD or DVM degree will be highly desirable. We seek candidates who can interpret traditional diagnostic categories in the context of a detailed and current understanding of molecular and cellular biology. Candidates must have demonstrated their ability to handle several projects at any given time, to work successfully in teams and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to avariety of audiences.*LI-KD1

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