Scientist, Biological Sciences

About the Role

Altos Labs is seeking highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individuals passionate about using their expertise to make impactful contributions to unraveling the deep biology of cellular rejuvenation programming. This role involves contributing to basic science, pre-clinical, and clinical-stage programs aimed at restoring cell health and resilience to reverse disease, injury, and disability.

Key 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.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Develop project-specific experimental strategies, techniques, and procedures.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in training lab members, including scientists and technicians.
• Contribute to writing and dissemination of research results.
• Carry out research projects in collaboration with the PI.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Excellent professional writing skills and the ability to attune through writing and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• 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.
• 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 Qualifications

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

Salary ranges for this position in San Diego, CA:

• Scientist I: $116,450 - $157,550
• Scientist II: $137,000 - $184,800
• Senior Scientist I: $154,000 - $204,000
• Senior Scientist II: $170,000 - $247,000

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.