Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Position
The Senior EHS Specialist, Associate Biosafety Officer is a hands-on, critical position responsible for supporting, implementing, administering, and managing the biosafety program at the South San Francisco campus and our network. Our mission is to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of our people, the environment, and our pipeline across the South San Francisco campus and our extensive network. As an experienced EHS Specialist, you will combine biosafety subject-matter expertise with the ability to to independently address a broad range of difficult problems.
The Opportunity
The Senior EHS Specialist, Associate Biosafety Officer will be responsible for supporting the monitoring of laboratories to campus environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. To excel in this position, the ideal candidate combines practical experience in biological laboratories with deep expertise in microbiological sciences. You will demonstrate exceptional critical problem-solving and advanced proficiency in interpreting and applying regional, state, and national biosafety and EHS regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate the campus Biosafety Program and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) operations to ensure seamless oversight of biological agent usage.
Act as the primary liaison for IBC protocol reviews, approvals, and renewals to ensure all documentation aligns with regulatory requirements.
Provide expert guidance to researchers during protocol pre-reviews to resolve compliance concerns and meet external regulatory requirements efficiently.
Manage assigned medium-risk EHS programs by aligning daily operations with long-term SSHE strategic goals and outcomes.
Validate biosafety program implementation through rigorous post-approval monitoring, site inspections, and proactive follow-up activities.
Drive committee effectiveness by preparing detailed agendas, recording scientific deliberations, and generating comprehensive annual performance summaries for leadership.
Exercise independent, data-driven judgment to solve complex problems while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver integrated EHS solutions.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience/training; 3 years with a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 11 years of relevant experience/training in lieu of a degree. Professional certification and an advance science degree preferred
Experience working in a biological lab setting with a strong understanding of microbiological sciences
Comprehensive expertise regarding specific EH&S disciplines, encompassing relevant statutes and mandates, alongside a broad grasp of universal EH&S principles.
Proactively set workflow priorities and execute tasks with minimal oversight, while fostering productive partnerships across diverse functions and roles in a collaborative setting.
Location
This position is based in South San Francisco, CA campus
Relocation assistance is not available at this time.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $100,000.00-$185,600.00 USD. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or related field with 5 years relevant experience/training; or Master's degree with 3 years experience; or 11 years equivalent experience/training in lieu of a degree.
- Experience working in a biological laboratory setting with strong understanding of microbiological sciences.
- Comprehensive expertise in environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) disciplines, including relevant statutes and mandates.
- Experience supporting biosafety programs, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) operations, protocol review, post-approval monitoring, and site inspections.
- Ability to proactively set workflow priorities, execute tasks with minimal oversight, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated EHS solutions.
- Professional certification and an advanced science degree (preferred).
Genentech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genentech and has not been reviewed or approved by Genentech.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
Genentech Insights
What We Do
Considered the founder of the industry, Genentech, now a member of the Roche Group, has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 40 years. Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. We're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That is why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe. To us, science is personal. Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours.
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