Research Associate, Molecular & Cellular Biology
Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We focus on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function with the ultimate aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan.
We’re building a mission-driven team of accomplished and kind individuals who embrace our startup culture of rapid iteration, transparency, and versatility.
We’re hiring a Research Associate for the wet-lab portion of our hybrid Applied AI team. Our team merges cutting-edge AI/ML models with traditional and emerging wet lab methodologies to accelerate scientific discovery towards longevity therapeutics. In this role, you will be part of the wet lab. You’ll use your skills in cell culture and molecular biology to increase our wet lab bandwidth, both helping to run our current platforms and contributing to setting up new ones.
About you:
You’re eager to spend ~two years deeply engaged in hands-on science and to build the foundation for your future career as a scientist — whether that leads to pursuing a PhD (at Retro or outside) or another path. You have a diverse skillset and are eager to learn new techniques/technologies as needed. You approach your work with the ability to prioritize, allowing for efficient completion of tasks. You enjoy hands-on work and value being organized, executing experiments, and paying attention to the details. You’re a highly collaborative team member with a “can-do” attitude and great communication skills. You are motivated to solve aging and excited by the prospect of integrating AI/ML models with high throughput experiments to tackle it.
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Total compensation also includes generous equity and the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- 401(k) plan with 4% matching
- Flexible time off and 10 company holidays per year
- Paid parental leave
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Daily Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks
Additional Information
We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative team working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.
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