For over 29 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to discover, develop, commercialize and manufacture biotherapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs. Today, Genentech manufactures and commercializes multiple biotechnology products that have helped patients suffering from serious diseases and conditions, including breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cystic fibrosis, heart attack, stroke, growth hormone deficiency, psoriasis, and asthma. The company is the leading provider of anti-tumor therapeutics in the United States.

Our continued growth has created opportunities for a Project Coordinator in our South San Francisco headquarters. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where the creativity and openness of an academic environment meet the rigorous dedication of industry-leading professionals focused on improving and extending people lives.

Responsibilities:
The Project Coordinator will act as part of a team that identifies, implements, validates and maintains computer systems and laboratory automation to support bioanalytical analysis of clinical and non-clinical samples at Genentech. The candidate will utilize project management principles, knowledge of computer system validation, the ability to simplify complex problems and customer focus to deliver the best solutions to the user group. Initial training will include running assays manually so that the Project Coordinator will have a start-to-finish view of the department processes. The candidate will work with small teams to identify, evaluate, purchase, implement and validate new automated equipment or software systems to support lab operations, as a team member or team leader. He/she will work independently or as a team member to define compliant, efficient and straightforward departmental processes, as well as create high-quality documentation such as SOPs, User Manuals and Training materials. The candidate will train end users and work with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the validation phase of projects. This position will require occasional work with bio hazardous, cytotoxic and radioactive materials, using appropriate safety precautions.

Requirements:
The candidate must have 2-3 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment and a proven aptitude for working with complex systems. The candidate must have the ability to simplify complex processes or problems and deliver simple, robust and compliant solutions. He/she must have an understanding of project management principles, the ability to quickly grasp the nuances of complex systems or processes and an understanding of computer systems validation. Experience with a LIMS or experience with off-the-shelf laboratory automation systems such as Tecan Genesis, Hamilton AT Plus2 or PerkinElmer Multiprobe is highly desirable. Experience with GXP regulations and bioanalytical methods such as ELISA is preferred. The candidate must posses a customer-oriented approach that puts the needs of the end user first. Attention to detail, the ability to write clearly and teamwork skills are required.

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