Scientist, Biological Sciences

The role

This person will study the mechanistic basis of cell programming for health and rejuvenation. They will engage in innovative science and support multidisciplinary projects to restore cell health and resilience.

What you will do

• Engage in ground-breaking and innovative science.
• Support and manage internal/external collaborations in multidisciplinary projects.
• Study the mechanistic basis of cell programming for health and rejuvenation.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Develop project-specific experimental strategies, techniques, and procedures.
• Help 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.

Required qualifications

• PhD and a documented record of professional achievement in the form of impactful publications.
• Advanced proficiency with Google apps, Excel, and Powerpoint graphic skills.
• Excellent professional writing skills.
• Ability to attune through writing and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, lab members, faculty, outside agencies, 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.

Nice to have

• 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

About the company

Altos Labs is a biotech company whose mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. Exceptional scientists and industry leaders work together to advance this shared mission.