Retro Biosciences · 9 hours ago
Scientist/Senior Scientist, Wet Lab
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $190K/yrRetro Biosciences develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging, focusing on cellular reprogramming and autophagy. They are seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist in their Applied AI team to design and execute experiments combining AI/ML models with wet lab methodologies to advance longevity therapeutics.
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Responsibilities
Design, execute, and troubleshoot complex experimental workflows spanning protein biochemistry, cell biology, and assay development
Develop and optimize protocols for high-throughput/high-content assays, rapidly iterating and adapting methods from literature to our specific needs
Work across multiple expression systems and delivery modalities, troubleshooting and optimizing at each step
Bridge wet lab and dry lab efforts, ensuring experimental designs efficiently test and validate computational predictions
Contribute to both in vitro and in vivo studies, adapting quickly as project needs evolve
Analyze and communicate findings to internal teams and external collaborators
Collaborate with Retro's lab automation, therapeutic, and computational teams
Work alongside and help train colleagues earlier in their careers on specific projects
Stay abreast of recent developments in experimental biology to continually enhance team capabilities and workflows
Qualification
Required
Have a PhD in biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, or a related field (recent graduates with exceptional track records through experienced industry scientists welcome)
Have strong hands-on experience with protein expression, purification, and characterization
Have experience with cell culture, gene delivery methods, fluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry, and cell-based assays
Have experience with rodent studies and ex vivo tissue processing (histology, gene/protein expression from tissues, etc), or strong interest in developing this expertise
Have demonstrated ability to take protocols from literature and adapt them—not just reproduce them, but troubleshoot and optimize until they work
Are resourceful, scrappy, and energized by solving hard problems with limited information
Are comfortable with ambiguity and can drive projects forward independently
Are low ego, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and deeply pragmatic. You thrive in a culture that embraces rapid iteration and open, straightforward communication
Preferred
Have industry experience, particularly in a biotech startup environment
Have experience with high content screening campaigns (CRISPRa/i/ko, ORF, or similar)
Have familiarity with AI/ML concepts and working alongside computational scientists
Have experience with bioinformatics analysis of transcriptomics/epigenomics/genomics data
Have successfully transferred manual processes to automated systems
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
Monthly Longevity stipend
Daily Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks
Company
Retro Biosciences
Retro Biosciences focuses on cellular reprogramming, autophagy, and plasma-inspired therapeutics.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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