Senior Research Associate

Altos Labs•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will support a dynamic research discovery team focused on science related to cellular rejuvenation and aging in human health. Primary job responsibilities involve utilization of advanced cellular assays using human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models. You will use your knowledge of research laboratory operations and scientific communication to drive experimental outcomes to support emerging therapeutic hypotheses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree plus at least five years of hands-on experimental laboratory experience performing mammalian tissue culture techniques (industry or academia).
Demonstrated proficiency in the following methodologies, with a commitment to continuous advancement and optimization: Mammalian cell culture techniques (aseptic technique, viability, passaging, transfections)
High throughput 96 and 384 well plate set-up for downstream analysis
IF sample preparation, flow cytometry preparation
RT-qPCR, RNA/DNA isolation, immunoblot
iPSC experience
Fluency with spreadsheets and statistical data analysis
Excellent electronic lab notebook (ELN) record keeping skills and/or familiarity operating within the standards of a GMP/GLP environment.
Proven ability to set functional independent goals based on experimental needs and succinctly and accurately communicate scientific results within a multidisciplinary project team.
Effective team communication via written documents, slide decks, and meeting participation.

Responsibilities

Execute and conduct research and development experimentation within a tissue culture laboratory setting where you support multiple research projects and coordinate with multiple project teams.
Proactively evaluate research activities to determine where new information, methods, or collaborations could positively impact projects and improve efficiency of processes.
Develop and implement innovative laboratory techniques and systems needed to meet the lab’s research goals, and provides technical training and mentorship on these methodologies.
Offers strong sound theoretical knowledge with the ability to independently troubleshoot processes and challenges using first-hand experience.
Interprets experimental results, innovates new approaches, and prepares findings for supporting Altos research projects including opportunities to publish and present in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
Function as the subject matter expert, training facilitator, and scheduling coordinator for highly specialized in vitro culture assay workflows.