Latest Microbiology Job Opening at Altos | MS/ BS Life Science Candidates Apply for Research Associate Position
Altos Labs is a dynamic biotechnology company focused on restoring cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. Our mission is to reverse disease, injury, and disabilities that occur throughout life by pushing the boundaries of cellular biology and translational science.
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Our Mission: Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
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Job Title: Research Associate, Molecular Biology and Cell Culture
Location: San Diego, CA
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos:
We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain cell culture models and generate stable cell lines.
- Conduct phenotypic in vitro assays, including ELISA, qPCR, immunofluorescence imaging, and FACS, across different cell types.
- Generate plasmids and scale up production using standard molecular biology pipelines.
- Process tissue through standard genomics pipelines (e.g., generation of bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing libraries).
- Thoroughly document processes and results.
- Assist with routine lab tasks (e.g., lab management, ordering, receiving).
- Present findings at internal group meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree plus at least two years of wet lab experience in a molecular and cell biology lab (industry or academia).
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, basic molecular biology techniques, genomics assays, NGS library preparation, and tissue processing.
- Excellent record-keeping skills and ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stable cell line generation, lentivirus and AAV generation, and in vivo experience.
Salary Range for San Diego, CA:
- Research Associates I: $84,150 – $113,850
- Research Associates II: $101,150 – $136,850
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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Equal Opportunity Employment:
Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Altos prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief).
Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs, where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.
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