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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Job ID:00407475Job186of371Senior Research Associate - Discovery 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 PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated, talented and broadly trained Senior Research Associate (SRA) to join a new research initiative centered on cancer epigenetics. This SRA researcher will employ advanced biochemical, cell biological, and molecular genetic technologies to conduct innovative studies to identify epigenetic drug targets, to investigate relevant epigenetic regulatory mechanism and to support the drug discovery and development programs. The successful candidate will be expected to be self-driven, take initiatives and work independently and creatively in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.Who You Are* Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field will be considered.* A strong conceptual understanding of cancer biology is required.* Superb analytic skills and excellent quantitative data analysis capabilities are essential.* A strong publication record from graduate and/or postdoctoral work is a plus.* Extensive biochemical, cell biological and/or genomic experience is a prerequisite.* Expertise in the in vitro biochemical reconstitution or in systematic si/shRNA screening is a high priority.* Experience with epigenetic research is strongly preferred.* Expertise in the analysis of high-throughput and high-content screens, in the analysis of large datasets, and in bioinformatics would all be advantageous.* Excellent organization, time management and communication skills are also expected.

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