Scientist/Senior Scientist, Cellular Engineering

Our Mission

To restore cell health and resilience through cellular rejuvenation programming to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.

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Diversity at Altos

We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. 

We are building a company where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work side by side to advance a shared mission. 

Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. 

At Altos, we are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Contribute to Altos

An exciting opportunity is available for a Scientist or Senior Scientist to join Altos Labs. The incumbent in this position will help develop and execute projects that develop the capabilities for precise perturbations and measurements of biological networks. These technologies will be used for biological investigations ranging from developmental processes to stress response pathways. Responsibilities include:

• Study through theory and computation the mechanistic basis of cell health and rejuvenation
• Study through targeted experimentation the mechanistic basis of cell health and rejuvenation
• Develop project-specific strategies, techniques, and procedures
• Assist PI with training lab members, including scientists and technicians
• Contribute to the writing and dissemination of research results
• Carry out research projects in collaboration with the PI

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or related discipline
• Documented record of high quality research as exemplified by publications in peer reviewed journals
• Excellent experimental skills in methods of cellular engineering and synthetic biology (e.g., optogenetics)
• Google apps, Excel, and Powerpoint graphic skills to produce documents and manage projects
• Excellent professional writing skills and the ability to attune through writing and presentations to a variety of audiences including senior executives
• 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, especially experimental collaborators, including staff colleagues, lab members, faculty, outside agencies and collaborators, and the community
• 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 rigorous, accurate, quality work driven by deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and with others in a team
• Strengths in dealing with ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven working experience of advanced methods of data analysis, as well as dynamical systems, control theory or other theoretical concepts
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced proficiency with different programming languages

 

Salary range: Scientist I, 120,700 - 163,300; Scientist II, 142,000 - 211,950; Senior Scientist, 157,000 - 253,200

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What We Want You To Know

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Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. 

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. 

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 freedom, learning, and belonging.

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