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Calico Life Sciences · 2 days ago

Scientist, Aging Metabolism

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$135K/yr - $163K/yr

0+ years exp

Calico Labs is a research and development company focused on understanding the biology of human aging. They are seeking a highly motivated scientist to lead discovery research projects in the metabolism of aging, utilizing advanced molecular and biochemical techniques to uncover metabolic interactions in health and disease.

Biotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform basic research to determine metabolic mechanisms underlying aging process

Develop approaches to evaluate metabolic interactions between specific cell types during aging

Publish papers and present findings both internally and at scientific conferences

Qualification

PhDMD/PhDCellular metabolismMolecular biology techniquesAnimal modelsMass spectrometryData analysis (R/Python)FlexibleMultitaskingTeamworkCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

PhD or MD/PhD in cell/molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field with 0-5 years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience

Experience working with animal models to study human disease and/or aging

Deep knowledge of cellular and organismal metabolism and physiology

Strong working knowledge of genetics, cell biology and molecular genetics

Detail-oriented, organized and driven

A track record of strong research productivity

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Flexible, able to respond quickly to shifting priorities and able to multitask

Must be willing to work onsite five days per week

Preferred

Experience with mass spectrometry to measure metabolites and/or lipids and/or proteins

Experience using stable isotope labeling to understand metabolic fluxes in vitro and/or in vivo

Experience with integrating multiomics data

Expertise in immune biology and immune cell cultures

Competence with mammalian tissue culture, in vitro gene editing techniques (CRISPR/Cas9, viral transduction) and basic molecular biology methods

Familiarity with R or Python for data analysis and visualization

Benefits

Two annual cash bonuses

Company

Calico Life Sciences

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Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.

Founded in 2013

South San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.calicolabs.com/

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