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Scientist I, Disease Biology

Altos Labs · San Francisco Bay Area, CA · On-site

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About Altos Labs

Altos Labs is a biotechnology company focused on restoring cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that occur throughout life. Learn more about Altos. Backed by General Catalyst.

About the role

We are looking for a talented and versatile Scientist I to join Discovery Science at Altos Labs. Our team uses functional genomics to unravel the deep biology of cellular rejuvenation and to restore cell health and resilience. In this role you will develop physiologically relevant in vitro and ex vivo disease models and integrate these with in vivo studies to identify interventions that reverse disease-associated cell states.

What they're looking for

  • PhD in Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology, or a related field, with 0-3 years of post-PhD experience
  • Proven track record of elucidating complex age-associated disease mechanisms, including but not limited to kidney, lung, liver and skin indications
  • Experience developing and validating cell-based disease assays, including benchmarking assay performance
  • Strong hands-on experience conceptualizing and performing rodent in vivo disease assays, with a background in relevant laboratory techniques and methods
  • Excellent professional writing skills and the ability to communicate through writing and presentations to a variety of audiences, from senior executives to entry-level employees
  • Problem-solving skills sufficient to identify issues, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions
More about this role

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 Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission .

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. 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.

We are looking for a talented and versatile Scientist I to join Discovery Science at Altos Labs. Our team uses functional genomics to unravel the deep biology of cellular rejuvenation and to restore cell health and resilience. In this role you will develop physiologically relevant in vitro and ex vivo disease models and integrate these with in vivo studies to identify interventions that reverse disease-associated cell states. If you have a strong...

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