R help - Oct 2005 - Nonclinical Biostatistics Job Opening at Genentech in South San Francisco, CA

I hope that this job posting does not offend anyone. My sincere apologies if
it is inappropriate -- blame me, not my company. 

-- Bert Gunter
Genentech Nonclinical Statistics
South San Francisco, CA
 


Genentech has an opening for a fulltime position in its nonclinical
biostatistics department, located in South San Francisco, CA.

The nonclinical group currently consists of  seven MS and PhD level
statisticians and mathematicians who work with approximately 800 scientists,
engineers, and others in drug discovery, preclinical testing, process and
product development, manufacturing,  and quality control, among other areas
- essentially everything but clinical trials. Statistical activities are
commensurately diverse. Some "typical" ones are design and analysis of
animal testing for drug efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity; microarray
experiment design and data analysis; bioanalytical assay development; and
optimization of robust antibody fermentation and purification processes.

We are seeking individuals with a broad knowledge of statistical methodology
who are eager to work in an exciting collaborative environment to apply
their knowledge to drug discovery and development. Because we are a science
driven company on the cutting edge of technology, we also expect our members
to devote effort to learning about and staying current with our science and
technology so that they can better communicate and work with our scientists.
Basic qualifications that we seek include:
> MS or PhD in statistics or closely related discipline
>  Broad and deep understanding of statistical experimental design and
analysis   techniques, particularly in the areas of linear models and
regression
> Excellent problem-solving abilities
> Familiarity with statistical software packages such as SAS, R, S-Plus,
MATLAB
> Strong interpersonal skills 
> Ability to function effectively on interdisciplinary project teams
> Excellent oral and written communication skills		
> Experience teaching statistics or working as a statistical consultant
If you are interested in joining us, please email your CV and a cover letter
to Dr. David Giltinan,  giltinan.david at gene.com  .

Genentech, the founder of the biotechnology industry, has a 25-year track
record of translating the promise of biotechnology to medicines that help
seriously ill patients. The company is perennially rated among the
industry's most innovative and one of the best to work for. This strong
commitment to scientific research has  resulted in an unprecedented sequence
of successful clinical trials, an excellent pipeline, and remarkable growth.
To learn more, please go to  http://www.gene.com/gene/index.jsp

>>>>> "BertG" == Berton Gunter <gunter.berton at
gene.com>
>>>>>     on Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:47:40 -0700 writes:
    BertG> I hope that this job posting does not offend
    BertG> anyone. My sincere apologies if it is inappropriate
    BertG> -- blame me, not my company.

since you ask for it .. ;-)

    BertG> -- Bert Gunter
    BertG> Genentech Nonclinical Statistics
    BertG> South San Francisco, CA
 

    >> Genentech has an opening 
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a job advertisement with a word count of  (50 352 2486) [lines,words,chars]
which is a bit too long, but ok,
but with a final paragraph which can be read as a blatant
advertisement for your company.  That (last paragraph) was not
appropriate in my opinion.

People have contacted me (as mailing list maintainer) and asked
about the appropriateness of such postings, and I've usually
explained that it is ok, as long as it remains short, is
explicitly related to R, to the
point, and refers to a URL for further information.

Hence Bert's add was close to the target.

The other anonymous add which only gave an "anonymous" e-mail
address for contact (see above; of course we really should
e-bomb it :-) was *VERY* inappropriate though.

Martin Maechler, ETH Zurich
as R mailing lists maintainer.