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Histotechnologist

Retro Biosciences · Redwood City, CA · On-site

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About Retro Biosciences

Retro Biosciences develops therapies that target aging biology to extend healthy human lifespan by 10 years.

About the role

Support day-to-day histology operations by independently executing workflows - managing work prioritization, quality control, and turnaround timelines Partner with the histology lead and scientific teams to triage and schedule work across programs, communicating realistic timelines, flagging conflicts early, tracking sample throughput, and maintaining organized records Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Multiplex staining techniques
  • Start-up experience or more resource-constrained environments
  • GLP or regulated laboratory environments
More about this role

Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We focus on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function with the ultimate aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan.

We’re building a mission-driven team of accomplished and kind individuals who embrace our startup culture of rapid iteration, transparency, and versatility.

We are hiring a Histotechnologist to join Retro’s growing histology core, supporting multiple scientific programs - including our Microglia, Tissue Reprogramming, and Autophagy teams - performing FFPE and cryo-sectioning workflows from embedding through staining and imaging. You will work in a dedicated histology lab space and be a part of the Scientific Operations team - a close-knit group of dedicated, resourceful humans, handling all things labs, facilities, and logistics.

You’re a skilled bench histologist who takes pride in producing high-quality sections and stains. You’re comfortable working independently, juggling requests from multiple teams, and building workflows from scratch. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and proactive - the kind of person who keeps a lab running smoothly without being...

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