Retro Biosciences · 1 month ago
Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Surgery
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expRetro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging, focusing on cellular reprogramming and autophagy. They are seeking a motivated Senior Research Associate to support the technical execution of in vivo studies and surgeries, working closely with PIs to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Perform surgical procedures, preoperative and postoperative care, and animal handling
Perform rodent osteoarthritis(OA) surgical and intracerebroventricular (ICV) surgeries procedures
Execute specialized models, such as MMT and DMM, with high technical accuracy
Conduct intra-articular (IA) therapeutic injections for localized delivery
Conduct in vivo dosing support and execution of studies including IV, IM, SC, IP, PO dosing, necropsy, and tissue harvest
Maintain accurate surgical records, procedural notes, and animal welfare documentation in compliance with IACUC and AAALAC standards
Collaborate with scientists across all of Retro’s research programs to develop, optimize, and validate in vivo models aligned with program goals
Support study execution by collecting, processing, and recording biological samples
Plan animal schedules, dosing timelines, and study logistics
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree, master's degree, or equivalent in animal or life science-related discipline
5+ years of hands-on rodent surgical experience in academic or industry settings
Strong understanding of rodent anatomy, aseptic technique, and anesthesia/analgesia protocols
Demonstrated proficiency in rodent surgical procedures and perioperative care
Familiarity with IACUC and AAALAC standards
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with complex surgical models (e.g. neuroscience models, musculoskeletal, or CNS-related therapeutic models.)
Proven expertise in MMT/DMM rat models and intraarticular injections
Ability to troubleshoot surgical techniques and equipment
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
Company
Retro Biosciences
Retro Biosciences focuses on cellular reprogramming, autophagy, and plasma-inspired therapeutics.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$180MKey Investors
Sam Altman
2022-04-06Angel· $180M
Leadership Team
Joe Betts-Lacroix
"CEO" i.e. ultimately responsible for the achieving our mission
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