# Scientist I, Disease Biology at Altos Labs

- Company: Altos Labs
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://altoslabs.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $135K to $173K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/altoslabs/jobs/6132474004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/altos-labs-scientist-i-disease-biology/

## 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

Tags: Discovery Science