Altos Labs · 2 days ago
Scientist, Biological Sciences
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $247K/yrAltos Labs is dedicated to restoring cell health and resilience through innovative scientific research. The Scientist role involves engaging in groundbreaking science, managing collaborations, studying cell programming, and mentoring graduate students to contribute to impactful research in cellular rejuvenation.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Engage in ground-breaking and innovative science
Support and manage internal/external collaborations in one or more multidisciplinary projects to accelerate essential research activities
Study the mechanistic basis of cell programming for health and rejuvenation
Responsible for mentoring graduate students
Responsible for developing project-specific experimental strategies, techniques, and procedures
Responsible for helping PI train lab members, including scientists and technicians
Contribute to writing and dissemination of research results
Carry out research projects in collaboration with the PI
Qualification
Required
PhD and a documented record of professional achievement in the form of impactful publications
Excellent computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Google apps, Excel, and Powerpoint graphic skills to produce documents and manage office projects
Excellent professional writing skills and the ability to attune through writing and presentations to a variety of audiences including senior executives through entry-level employees
Problem-solving skills sufficient to identify issues, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with a broad range of people, including staff colleagues, lab members, faculty, outside agencies and collaborators, and the community
Demonstrated high productivity and ability to complete work in a timely manner
Ability to organize work and set priorities
Ability to focus on details to produce accurate, quality work driven by deadlines
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and with others in a team
Strengths in dealing with ambiguity
Preferred
Candidates with strong training in the following fields are preferred:
Epigenetics and Epigenetic modifications
Metabolism, including metabolome and adipose tissue/skeletal muscle/liver metabolism
Stem cell biology, prior experience with animal models is a plus
Single cell analysis of animal tissues
Screen platforms, including small molecules, CRISPR/Cas systems, RNAi, etc
Gene delivery systems, including enhancing the delivery efficiency of AAVs
Tissues crosstalk
Animal disease models
Company
Altos Labs
Altos Labs focuses on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, to reverse disease to transform medicine.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3B2021-01-01Series A· $3B
Leadership Team
Joan Mannick
Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
Genetic Engineering News
2025-12-10
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