Computational Biologist II

Who 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 Position The department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is seeking a computational biologist with proven experience in the comprehensive analysis of large, multi-dimensional, genomic datasets. This person will be a member of a highly collaborative research group focused on oncology target and biomarker discovery in Genentech Research and Early Development. The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory scientists to discover new cancer targets and biomarkers. Analyses will focus on the intriguing relationships between genome alterations, signaling pathway utilization and response to targeted therapies. Additionally, this person will perform bioinformatics-driven research in related areas of interest, independently, and collaboratively with other computational biologists. Regular publication of research and/or software will be strongly supported and encouraged. The technical skills that will be utilized in this position center on the analysis of multiple forms of high-throughput data, in the context of cancer genomics, especially next-generation sequencing data. A successful candidate should have solid technical skills and a collaborative mindset. Who You Are • You have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology or a related field. • You have a solid track record of data analysis in an appropriate computing environment. Experience with R is a plus. • You have a solid understanding of the relevant concepts in cancer biology and cancer genetics. •You have a solid understanding of the statistical principles that underlie current best practices in the field. Experience with biomarker discovery and evaluation is a plus. • You are highly organized, you pay attention to detail, and are committed to principles of reproducible research. • You look forward to solving technical problems and applying new technologies, when they further your scientific goals. • You enjoy working closely with collaborators and teaching them about computational biology. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply online" button below. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, view theEEO is the Law poster. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the on-line application process, please email us at US.Accommodation@roche.com .