Retro Biosciences · 2 months ago
In Vivo Scientist, Musculoskeletal Research
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expRetro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging, focusing on cellular reprogramming and autophagy. They are seeking a motivated Scientist to support the development of rejuvenation therapies for osteoarthritis, focusing on in vivo research and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Support the development of the osteoarthritis (OA) research pipeline, working collaboratively with in vitro focused team members
Drive in vivo side of the program, including designing and executing OA studies with either healthy animals or disease models, performing drug administration, histological analysis, and comprehensive characterization (biodistribution, gene expression profiling, PK/PD, and toxicology)
Perform and train technical in vivo team members on surgical induction of osteoarthritis models in mice and rats
Conduct intra-articular (IA) injections for therapeutic delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Vivarium, Computational biology) to integrate preclinical findings
Maintain accurate records and protocols, analyze and interpret experimental data; provide scientific and development insights and in-depth data interpretation to inform decision-making within the team and for senior leadership
Work with other departments and CROs as necessary to plan and expedite project objectives
Qualification
Required
Have a PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology or related field, with at least 2 years of industry or post-doctoral experience
Have proven experience designing, leading, and conducting in vivo experiments
Have prior research experiences in musculoskeletal biology and osteoarthritis research
Hands-on experience in drug dosing, microsurgical model generation for osteoarthritis, histology, immunohistochemistry, and/or immunofluorescence
Are experienced in analyzing and quantifying histological and imaging data
Strong collaboration and communication skills; thrives in a highly interdisciplinary, team-first environment
Are passionate about novel translational research and rejuvenation therapies
Are intellectually curious, timeline sensitive, and detail-oriented; maintaining high standards for research data while actively and accurately communicating your findings
Preferred
Have expertise in structural damage assessment, including histopathology (e.g., OARSI scoring) and advanced imaging modalities
Are familiar with behavioral and functional assessments relevant to OA (e.g., weight bearing, gait analysis)
Have prior experience in gene therapy development
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
401(k) plan with 4% matching
Flexible time off and 10 company holidays per year
Paid parental leave
Annual learning & development stipend
Daily Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks
Company
Retro Biosciences
Retro Biosciences focuses on cellular reprogramming, autophagy, and plasma-inspired therapeutics.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$180MKey Investors
Sam Altman
2022-04-06Angel· $180M
Leadership Team
Joe Betts-Lacroix
"CEO" i.e. ultimately responsible for the achieving our mission
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