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Scientist / Senior Scientist, Metabolomics Group Lead

Altos Labs
San Francisco Bay Area, USAfull_timePosted 18 Jun 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>Our Mission</strong></h2> <p>Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.</p> <p>For more information, see our website at <a href="https://altoslabs.com/" target="_blank">altoslabs.com.</a></p> <h2><strong>Our Value</strong></h2> <p>Our Single Altos Value: <strong>Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission</strong>.</p> <h2><strong>Diversity at Altos</strong></h2> <p>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. &nbsp;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.</p></div><p><strong>What You Will Contribute To Altos</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Mass Spectrometry Hub sits within the Institute of Technology, where we have access to an array of cutting edge instrumentation. Together we are a team with a wide variety of skills and experiences that tackle exciting challenges across all of Altos. The Scientist /&nbsp; Senior Scientist, Metabolomics Group Lead is responsible for end-to-end management of metabolomics and lipidomics projects, from experimental design through sample preparation, measurement, data processing and data delivery. This role partners cross-functionally with scientific and bioinformatics teams to ensure robust, reproducible data generation, maintain operational excellence of LC-MS platforms, and drive projects to successful and timely completion.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional scientists to define project objectives, assess feasibility, and establish clear deliverables and timelines<br><br></li> <li>Execute and supervise sample preparation workflows for steady-state metabolomics and lipidomics<br><br></li> <li>Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation (e.g., Thermo Exploris 240, SCIEX 7500, Vanquish HPLC) to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime<br><br></li> <li>Optimize and adapt extraction protocols to support analysis of diverse and challenging biological samples<br><br></li> <li>Process and analyze raw datasets with software (e.g. Skyline, Compound Discoverer), and coordinate with bioinformatics teams to ensure accurate data processing, quality contro

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