Altoslabs

Altoslabs

Research Specialist / Sr Scientist, Assay Sciences, Discovery Pharmacology

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$166kDetected 42 days ago
ExpressPharmacologyResearchLab ResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
  • Diversity at Altos Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list.
  • Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • You'll be right in the middle of drug discovery, developing the next generation of medicines.
  • You'll be a technical lead for the assay sciences team.
  • You'll also be managing external research partners (CROs) to make sure their data is top-notch.
  • Seriously good at developing and running a huge variety of analytical and bioassays.
  • Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee.
  • Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.

Requirements

  • Expertise with lab automation gear is a must (Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital Dispenser, etc.).
  • Experience with high-content imaging in high-throughput (96- and 384-well) formats.
  • Proven experience managing external CROs.
  • Strong demonstrable expert knowledge of a specialized research area with a wide breadth of knowledge beyond a research specialty.
  • Demonstrates ability to apply excellent professional judgement and high proficiency of application of all skills and techniques relevant to lab / hub research projects.

Nice to have

  • Sr Scientist Experience Requirements: PhD and 6+ years post-PhD, PLUS 3+ years of industry experience.
  • PhD and 6+ years post-PhD, PLUS 3+ years of industry experience.

Skills

  • Senior Scientist I, In Vitro Pharmacology $ 176,000 - $225,700

Compensation

  • The salary range for Redwood City:

Benefits

  • Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
  • At Altos, your work will be at the heart of a mission to transform medicine by reversing disease and restoring cell health.

Company info

  • Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
  • Diversity at Altos
  • Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list.
  • At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission.
  • We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • What You Will Contribute To Altos
  • You will contribute to the development of a new generation of drugs rooted in an advanced understanding of cellular rejuvenation and resilience.
  • As a Research Specialist or Sr Scientist of Assay Sciences, Discovery Pharmacology team, your primary focus will be supporting the needs of development and operation of a wide range of analytical and bioassays within the Drug Discovery and Development (3DS) division of Altos.
  • This is a laboratory research scientist position focused on the development and execution of cell-based and biochemical assays, and complex in vitro bioassays.
  • Your work will contribute to our drug discovery campaigns across a diverse portfolio of discovery and development stage projects.

Equal opportunity

  • Employment
  • We value collaboration and scientific excellence.
  • We believe that a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, 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 an inclusive environment.
  • 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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