Research Associate @ Altos Labs

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.

For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.

Our Value

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.

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

The In Vivo Research Hub serves as a central resource team to support the development and implementation of in vivo models and studies. The In Vivo Hub Research Associate will broadly support core operations and report to the In Vivo Research Hub Manager. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-driven individual, and have broad technical proficiencies for in vivo technical support. Core to the role’s responsibility will be maintaining breeding colonies and executing in vivo studies for rodent models.

Apply technical and operational skills to execute animal and laboratory-based activities in support of research animal research programs.
Maintain a genetically engineered mouse breeding program including breeding pair establishment, checking plugs, determining pregnancy, weaning, identification, and sample collection for genotyping.
Maintain accurate records including breeding and colony records; electronic notebook entries for in vivo studies, competent in colony software systems (i.e. SoftMouse, Benchling, Transnetyx, etc.).
Highly proficient with in vivo methodology (e.g., dosing, sample collection, physiological monitoring, necropsy).
Triage clinical cases, provide treatment and care.
Assist with hands-on training and onboarding activities supporting multiple users.
Adhere to all applicable IACUC protocols, SOP’s, business practices and company policies.
Ability to work in a fast-growing environment independently and effectively with minimal supervision under the timelines provided by management.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse group of scientists for various projects as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Must demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare and compliance. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance functions (IACUC, AAALAC, The Guide, etc.).
AALAS certification at the LATG level and/or RVT.

The salary range for San Diego, CA:

Research Associate I: $80,750 - $109,250
Research Associate II: $96,900 - $131,100
Senior Research Associate: $108,800 - $147,200

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

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What We Want You To Know

We are a culture of collaboration and scientific freedom, and we believe in the values of diversity, inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation.

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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